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Resources

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Experiences with Suicide: African, Caribbean, and Black Communities in Canada

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 ...
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Mental Health and the High Cost of Living: Policy Brief Highlights

The high cost of living in Canada has led to increased financial insecurity, pressures on food and housing affordability, and income inequality —which all significantly ...
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Mental Health and the High Cost of Living: Policy Brief

The high cost of living in Canada has led to increased financial insecurity, income inequality, and pressures on food and housing affordability — which all ...
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Join Canada’s First National Community of Practice for Community-Led Approaches to Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion

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, ...
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High Cost of Living and Mental Health

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 ...
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Standing Together: Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Post-Secondary Environment

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 ...
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Measuring Structural Stigma in Health Care

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 ...
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A Vision for Quality Mental Health Care for All

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 — ...
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Toward Quality Mental Health Care: Dismantling Structural Stigma

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 ...
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