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Join the movement – Advancing psychological health and safety in healthcare settings

Healthcare workers dedicate their lives to providing quality healthcare to others. However, the unique rewards of delivering healthcare also present unique challenges. Creating psychologically healthy ...
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First Nations, Métis and Rural HEADSTRONG Summit

The inaugural First Nations, Métis and Rural HEADSTRONG Summit, held at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta on October 4, 2016. Kainai High School in ...
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Cheryl Fraser

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Cheryl Fraser brings over 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Currently Chief Talent Officer and Vice President, ...
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Mike Dalton on Mental Health and Wellness in the Canadian Armed Forces

Calgary, Alberta Mike Dalton is an experienced financial executive, corporate director and retired officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. Currently the Chief Financial Officer of ...
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Charles Bruce

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Charles Bruce is a senior executive with broad-based experience in finance, operations, and corporate governance.  Currently the inaugural CEO of ...
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Mental Illness Awareness Week 2016

Statement from Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada to Mark Mental Illness Awareness Week
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MHCC HEADSTRONG: Youth Anti-Stigma Initiative

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is mobilizing youth across the country to confront mental health stigma head-on. A growing number of young champions ...
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Helping another person who has experienced a traumatic event

1) Let the person tell their story if they wish. Do not push them to talk if they don’t want to. People who have experienced ...
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Interim Report on MHCC’s anti-stigma initiative Opening Minds

The Opening Minds Interim Report is the result of the largest systematic effort to reduce the stigma of mental illness in Canadian history from the ...
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