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Patrick Villemaire

Protecting the mental health of the paramedic community is paramount

From Mental Health Commission of Canada Paramedic services personnel are the people we hope we never need but appreciate when we do.  They are often ...
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Mental Health Commission of Canada Statement on Mental Health Week

From Mental Health Commission of Canada The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is proud to stand with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and ...
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Professor Brian Mishara appointed as Principal Investigator for MHCC’s Roots of Hope Project

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Brian Mishara as Principal Investigator for MHCC’s Roots of Hope ...
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New CSA Standard Addresses Psychological Health and Safety for the Paramedic Community – A Canadian First

A first for Canada, a new psychological health and safety standard has been released to address the specific needs of paramedic service organizations – a ...
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Hiring aspiring workers living with mental illness makes cents

Today the MHCC launched a summary report, A Clear Business Case for Hiring Aspiring Workers that suggests opening the doors to aspiring workers living with ...
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Access to publicly-funded psychotherapy is an essential step toward true universal health care

From Mental Health Commission of Canada During World Health Day on April 7, the WHO is calling on world leaders to take concrete steps towards ...
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Caregivers are a critical part of a mental health care team

From Mental Health Commission of Canada On National Carers Day, the Mental Health Commission of Canada joins Canadians as they laud the valuable contribution of ...
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Early intervention and treatment vital for people with autism

From Mental Health Commission of Canada On April 2, World Autism Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the need to support people living with autism, ...
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MHCC congratulates Pan-Canadian Health Organizations external reviewers on completion of their report

From Mental Health Commission of Canada On behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), I would like to congratulate Drs. Danielle Martin and ...
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