News releases
New toolkit helps organizations reap rewards of building inclusive workplaces
From Mental Health Commission of Canada Today, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) launched the Practical Toolkit for Employers to Build an Inclusive Workplace …
A new resource to help family physicians support individuals with mental health and substance use problems
Today, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) launched the Best Advice guide: Recovery-Oriented Mental Health …
Mental Health First Aid Police Launched with OPP
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) today announced the launch of its new mental health literacy training specific to police through a new agreement …
Canadian employees report workplace stress as primary cause of mental health concerns
Morneau Shepell and the Mental Health Commission of Canada explain the impact of employees’ daily experience on mental health in new white paper Mental health …
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 …
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 …
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 …
National suicide prevention demonstration project to be launched in northwestern New Brunswick
From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Government of New Brunswick The provincial government is partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the …
Healthcare providers and their role in understanding stigma
While we know that people with mental illness and addiction often face stigma in Canadian society, we may be surprised to learn that they face …