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News releases

R2MR Training Delivered to House of Commons SECU Committee

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) today delivered a crash course in first responder mental health training to the House of Commons Committee on ...
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New Student Mental Health Program to be Piloted on Seven Canadian Campuses

This fall, seven Canadian universities and colleges will take part in a Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) led pilot project to teach students how ...
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New Program Boosts the Ability of Seniors, Health Providers and Informal Caregivers to Improve the Mental Health of Seniors

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) launched a new program today designed to help families, friends and caregivers – as well as seniors themselves ...
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New education around suicide prevention provides much needed support to Canadian healthcare professionals

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) and mdBriefCase Group, are pleased to announce a new physician education ...
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HealthCareCAN and the Mental Health Commission of Canada Launch the Declaration of Commitment to Psychological Health and Safety in Healthcare

Vancouver, BC – HealthCareCAN, the national voice of healthcare organizations and hospitals across Canada, and the Mental Health Commission of Canada are pleased to launch ...
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Mental Health Commission of Canada Releases Implementation Findings on National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

Toronto, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) released the findings of its three-year Case Study Research Project that tracked 40 Canadian organizations ...
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Smart Public Spending in Mental Health Spells Long-term Savings, Says New MHCC Report

Ottawa, ON – A report released today by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will better equip policymakers, healthcare administrators and elected officials to make ...
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Mental Health First Aid Canada and St. John Ambulance Expand Access to Mental Health Training

Ottawa, ON – Mental Health First Aid Canada (MHFA Canada) and St. John Ambulance announced today a new agreement that will increase the number of ...
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Mental Health First Aid Canada and St. John Ambulance Expand Access to Mental Health Training

Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and Allan Smith, CEO of St. John Ambulance. Ottawa, ON – Mental Health ...
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