Resources

Theme for 2024 – “Money on your Mind. Talk about it! Financial Literacy Month (FLM) occurs every November to promote the importance of financial literacy and to help people in…

According to Statistics Canada (2022), suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults (15-34 years).[1] Approximately 17 to 20 per cent of all adolescent deaths…

Structural stigma in policies and models of care means unequal treatment for people living with mental health versus physical health conditions. Accredited by the Canadian College of Health Leaders, and…

An E-Mental Health Strategy for Canada In response to the burgeoning use of e-mental health (e-MH) solutions and resources in Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) developed the…

Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…

Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…

Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…

Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and its use on the mental health of diverse populations….

Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This document…

Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…

In 2023, approaching the three-year anniversary of the release of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard), the Mental Health Commission of Canada engaged…

Watch the webinar co-hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Stepped Care Solutions, focusing on the benefits, successes, and lessons learned for SC2.0 highlighted by provincial, territorial, and…

Parents and carers are often some of the most trusted adults in a young person’s life, and are an important source of information and support. For this reason, it is…

The Roots of Hope model builds on community expertise to implement suicide prevention and life promotion initiatives based on 5 pillars of action and 13 guiding principles. Since the launch…

In Canada, an estimated 1.6 million children and youth have a diagnosed mental health challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious global economic and social impacts, and it continues to…

Approximately 4,500 deaths by suicide occur in Canada every year. Data exist to explain differences between sexes and age groups regarding suicide patterns; however, our understanding of the specific experiences…

The high cost of living in Canada has led to increased financial insecurity, income inequality, and pressures on food and housing affordability — which all significantly impact mental health and well-being.

The National Community of Practice (NCoP) brings Roots of Hope communities together to engage in peer to peer support and connect representatives, researchers, regional stakeholders, and people with lived experience…

This webinar offers insights on the mental health impacts of the high cost of living on diverse communities and explores the complex relationship between mental health and money, housing, food,…

A 2022 Canadian Alliance of Student Associations study found that 75 per cent of all post-secondary students report negative mental health experiences, and more than 25 per cent rate their…

Addressing stigma in health care is crucial for individuals with mental health or substance use issues. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed two tools, the Stigma Cultures in…

Mental health affects everyone, including health-care workers. This video tells the story of an individual who finds access to quality mental health care services — but only after an overwhelming…

Hear from health-care experts offering their insights on the stigma-free and inclusive dimension of the Quality Mental Health Care Framework, focusing on the crucial concept of structural stigma. Our expert…

The mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) impacts of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis have increased the gap between what the population needs and what the service system can…

This year, the MHCC is introducing its first Impact Report, which focuses on the impact we are bringing to mental health in Canada. We are honoured to share how our work inspires change, reduces stigma, and offers life-affirming hope.

Roots of Hope is a community-led model that supports populations across Canada to reduce the impact of suicide in their local contexts. The model builds on community expertise to implement…

Suicide Postvention Resources for Canadian Communities, based on our own environmental scan, summarizes over 35 different resources and includes related links and descriptions.

When you need mental health support, it can be hard to know where to turn. Your options also vary, depending on things like where you live, how much money you make, whether you have access to benefits, and what language you’re most comfortable speaking. This guide addresses key questions to help you navigate the public and private options that are available in Canada.

Substance use health and mental health (SUHMH) are closely linked, with many people experiencing challenges relating to both at the same time. Polling by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has found that COVID-19 had significant, persistent, and complex impacts on SUHMH. At the same time, the pandemic also accelerated the evolution of innovative health policy and technology.

While integrated services for mental health and substance use health have been studied for more than two decades no recent or comprehen­sive reviews exist — particularly with a peer research…