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Innovation to Implementation (I2I)

June 16, 2016
Closing the gap between what we know and what we do There is a substantial gap from the time new knowledge is created to when ...
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Contemporary Policing Guidelines for Working with the Mental Health System 2015

February 22, 2016
In recent years, the subject of police interactions with people who appear to be experiencing mental problems has continued to be an area of concern ...
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Support Family Caregivers of Adult

Backgrounder – National Guidelines for a Comprehensive Services System to Support Family Caregivers of Adults with Mental Health Problems and Illnesses

July 16, 2013
Family caregivers of adults with mental illnesses fulfill a distinct and important role by providing support and advocating for their relatives and contributing to their ...
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On a white background, in the top left corner appears the logo of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, a spark made up of blue and green lines. Below, we read the title of the document in light blue text, "Guidelines for the Practice and Training of Peer Support". In the bottom right corner, two outlines of people, one light green and one light blue, have interconnected speech bubbles above their heads. The interconnected speech bubbles are the MHCC's icon for peer support.

Guidelines for the Practice and Training of Peer Support

January 1, 2013
Organization and Overview The introduction provides an overview of the background on peer support and outlines the purpose and preparationof the Guidelines. The document is ...
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Psychological Health & safety – An action guide for employers

January 2, 2012
This Action Guide is based on the idea of protecting employees’ psychological health and safety. We are all familiar with the need to protect physical ...
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In the photo, we see three older women sitting together talking. Above appears the logo of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, a spark made up of blue and green lines. Below, we find the title of the report in white text over a green background, Mental Health Commission of Canada Seniors Guidelines - Executive Summary".

Mental Health Commission of Canada Seniors Guidelines – Executive Summary

October 3, 2011
Background & Development of the Guidelines The Canadian population is aging, a process that is currently undergoing a rapid acceleration as the baby boom generation ...
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In a white band across the top, we see a certification for the Order of Excellence in Workplace Mental Health on the left and the logo of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, a spark made up of blue and green lines. Underneath on a light green background, four seniors are taking a hike. In white text we read the name of the document, “Guidelines for Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Older Adults in Canada.” Beneath the title, still in white text, is the website for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, mentalhealthcommission.ca.

Guidelines for Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Older Adults in Canada

June 1, 2011
Purpose These Guidelines are intended to support the planning, development, and implementation of a mental health service system that can respond adequately to the needs ...
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