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At the Mental Health Commission of Canada, our commitment is to share credible information and resources about maintaining mental health during this time of crisis, and supporting people managing a mental illness in this new context.
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- May 12, 2022
Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights — this year’s theme of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — provides an advocacy focus to champion people’s right to express their gender, to be free from violence, and to live with dignity.
- May 09, 2022
COVID-19 continues to seriously impact mental health and substance use concerns People with substance use concerns are among those most likely to report thoughts about suicide, according to our latest…
- May 02, 2022
From Mental Health Commission of Canada The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) marks this year’s Mental Health Week (May 2 to 8) with a salute to workers and employers…
- Apr 29, 2022
“Some members of my team are performing well but have become noticeably withdrawn. Others are suddenly missing deadlines after years of great performance. I’m not sure what’s going on or…
- Apr 29, 2022
“The time I spend trying to support my team as best I can takes a toll on me, too. Sometimes I feel like I’m drawing from an empty well.” Recognize…
- Apr 29, 2022
“Now that the team is rarely in the same place at the same time, bringing someone new into the fold feels like an uphill battle. I worry about my new…
- Apr 29, 2022
“I know there’s tension on my team, but it’s hard to get to the root of the problem when everyone has the option to simply turn their camera off and…
- Apr 29, 2022
“I feel like I can’t provide any constructive criticism to my team when everyone is trying their best to cope during the pandemic.” Approach the conversation with compassion In the…
- Apr 29, 2022
In late 2012, 70 per cent of Canada’s employees said they were concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14 per cent didn’t find theirs healthy…
At Work
- May 12, 2022
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 promoting timely and equitable access…
- May 11, 2022
Mental health problems in Canada are both common and costly (and have only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic). Yet the lack of mental health resources means that many workers’ needs…
- May 09, 2022
The pandemic has profoundly impacted the mental health and well-being of people working in the retail and hospitality industry. Our October 2021 roundtable set out to examine some of the…
- May 02, 2022
From Mental Health Commission of Canada The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) marks this year’s Mental Health Week (May 2 to 8) with a salute to workers and employers…
- Apr 29, 2022
“Some members of my team are performing well but have become noticeably withdrawn. Others are suddenly missing deadlines after years of great performance. I’m not sure what’s going on or…
- Apr 29, 2022
“The time I spend trying to support my team as best I can takes a toll on me, too. Sometimes I feel like I’m drawing from an empty well.” Recognize…
- Apr 29, 2022
“Now that the team is rarely in the same place at the same time, bringing someone new into the fold feels like an uphill battle. I worry about my new…
- Apr 29, 2022
“I know there’s tension on my team, but it’s hard to get to the root of the problem when everyone has the option to simply turn their camera off and…
- Apr 29, 2022
“I feel like I can’t provide any constructive criticism to my team when everyone is trying their best to cope during the pandemic.” Approach the conversation with compassion In the…
Health-Care and
First Responders
First Responders
- Feb 15, 2021
We have received questions that discussed internal or administrative scenarios within an organization that due to the unique nature of, we are unable to provide answers to. Please accept this…
- Dec 09, 2020
Overview of facts, tips and resources to help Canadian healthcare practitioners cope with increased occupational stress, anxiety and substance use during COVID-19.
- Nov 13, 2020
While alcohol use is linked to as many as one-third of suicide deaths, this connection is rarely discussed. In this webinar, Drs. Norman Giesbrecht, Heather Orpana, Sarah Konefal, and Robert…
- Jul 16, 2020
Purpose In this time of emergency preparedness, health-care leaders at many levels are making important decisions about how to redeploy resources, what to consider an essential service, and how to…
- Jul 10, 2020
Am I doing OK? Green: Healthy Use simple coping tools: walk, talk to friends, music Limit news and media What has changed? Yellow: Reacting Get good sleep and eat well…
- Apr 10, 2020
Interview with Christine Devine, Wellness Specialist, Michael Garron Hospital on sharing Best Practices for Supporting the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers During Covid-19.
- Mar 09, 2017
Description: Join Dr. Robyn McQuaid from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) to learn about CCSA’s recent report, titled Substance Use and Suicide among Youth: Prevention and Intervention Strategies….
Policy
- May 09, 2022
The pandemic has profoundly impacted the mental health and well-being of people working in the retail and hospitality industry. Our October 2021 roundtable set out to examine some of the…
- May 09, 2022
COVID-19 continues to seriously impact mental health and substance use concerns People with substance use concerns are among those most likely to report thoughts about suicide, according to our latest…
- Apr 11, 2022
This webinar, presented in partnership with the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) and the Rural Coordination Centre of B.C., discusses community perspectives on the unique mental health and substance use…
- Mar 04, 2022
Purpose This policy brief provides an overview of the developing issues and unique mental health and substance use challenges that COVID-19 poses for rural and remote communities. It builds on…
- Feb 02, 2022
The Psychotherapy Policy Implementation Network (PPIN) was a project created under a two-year contribution agreement between Health Canada and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Its goal was to…
- Dec 13, 2021
Serious impact from COVID-19 on mental health and substance use continues, especially among youth A new report from the series of Leger polls commissioned by the Mental Health Commission of…
- Nov 08, 2021
Watch our discussion of the recent policy brief about the impact of the pandemic on families and early childhood mental health with co-author and co-host: the Canadian Paediatric Society. In…
- Sep 20, 2021
COVID-19 continues to seriously impact mental health and substance levels, especially among people with low income or without work. A new report from the series of Leger polls undertaken by the Mental…
- Sep 15, 2021
While mental health in older adults is as important as mental health in any other stage of life, it does not always receive the attention and services that it requires….