Research
The Story of Our Investment in Community Based Research
This short, animated video tells the story of our investment in 14 community-based research (CBR) projects to address knowledge gaps in the relation between cannabis …
Extended mental health benefits in canadian workplaces: Employee and employer perspectives – Research highlights
From anxiety and depression to pandemic-related stress, COVID-19 has intensified the mental health needs of people across Canada. While research and policy typically focus on …
COVID-19 and Early Childhood Mental Health: Fostering Systems Change and Resilience – Policy Brief Highlights
POLICY BRIEF: HIGHLIGHTSCOVID-19 and Early Childhood Mental Health: Fostering Systems Change and Resilience ABOUT THE ISSUEGlobal health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic can have …
COVID-19, Mental Health, and Substance Use in Correctional Settings: Considerations for Addressing Systemic Vulnerabilities
PurposeThe purpose of this brief is to identify mental health and substance use policy issues in relation to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on …
COVID-19, Mental Health and Substance Use in Correctional Settings – Policy Brief: Highlights
ABOUT THE ISSUE During a pandemic, attention to mental health and substance use is needed more than ever. For people involved in the criminal justice …
HealthCareCAN and the Mental Health Commission of Canada spotlight mental health in the workplace
HealthCareCAN and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have been working together for over three years to advance mental health in the workplace for …
Community-Based Research Projects: Cannabis and Mental Health
The MHCC is funding 14 two-year projects (2020-22) to address knowledge gaps in the relationship between mental health and cannabis among priority populations.
Closing the Research Gap on Cannabis and Mental Health
Canada is just the second country in the world to legalize cannabis for non-medical use. This decision offers researchers an unprecedented opportunity to study the impacts of cannabis use in a legalized environment— including its effects on mental health.