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News releases

Situation critical: Distressed health-care workers in need of psychological support

New research looks to support health-care workers’ psychological self-care and to protect them from moral distress. The report highlights elevated stress levels health-care workers experienced ...
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The Mental Health Commission of Canada joins HealthPartners, a Consortium of Canada’s Most Trusted Health Charities

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is the first mental health organization to join HealthPartners, a consortium of Canada’s most trusted health charities focused on improving ...
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Four new board directors appointed to lead Mental Health Commission of Canada in Answering the Call for all those who live in Canada

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new directors to our board. These leaders will work to ...
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2SLGBTQ+ Communities Hard Hit by COVID – Impacts on Mental Health and Substance Use

From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction A series of Leger national surveys conducted during COVID-19 found that ...
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Mental health and substance use challenges for rural and remote communities: The Impact of COVID-19

From Mental Health Commission of Canada The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the mental health and substance use needs of people living in rural and ...
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Black Mental Health Day — Addressing cannabis and mental health research gaps for Black communities in Canada

From Mental Health Commission of Canada This Black Mental Health Day, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) highlights a need for greater knowledge of ...
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Canada’s homelessness service sector workforce: Supporting the overlooked essential worker

News Release From Mental Health Commission of Canada November 30, 2021— Ottawa, Ontario As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new policy brief from the Centre ...
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Growing Roots of Hope: Mental Health Commission of Canada expands suicide prevention program

From Mental Health Commission of Canada As World Suicide Prevention Day draws near, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is pleased to announce the ...
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Mental Health Commission of Canada Board of Directors Appoints Michel Rodrigue as President and CEO

From Mental Health Commission of Canada Today, Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Board Chair Chuck Bruce announced the appointment of Michel Rodrigue as the ...
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