Spotlighting Inner Strength
MHCC & Series – Muscular Dystrophy Canada by Allison Cowan Welcome to the second installment in the MHCC & series, designed to get to know
Society
Crushing It
Reducing stigma improves mental health outcomes – so what can be done to promote compassion and systemic change?
Making the Invisible Seen
MHCC & Series – Arthritis Society Canada By Debra Yearwood Welcome to the first story in the MHCC & series, designed to get to know
Closing Research Gaps on Cannabis and Mental Health – Immigrant, Refugee, Ethnocultural, and Racialized Population Findings
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental
Society
Representations
Rallying as an Ally
Ahead of the International Trans Day of Visibility – an annual event dedicated to supporting trans people and raising awareness of discrimination — the Stigma Crusher reflects on ways of showing up and showing support.
Experiences with Suicide: African, Caribbean, and Black Communities in Canada
Approximately 4,500 deaths by suicide occur in Canada every year. Data exist to explain differences between sexes and age groups regarding suicide patterns; however, our
High Cost of Living and Mental Health
This webinar offers insights on the mental health impacts of the high cost of living on diverse communities and explores the complex relationship between mental
The Mental Health Commission of Canada and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences launch a national demonstration project to advance schizophrenia treatment and care delivery in Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) are collaborating on a nationwide demonstration project to advance treatment, strengthen care delivery, and improve outcomes for those living with schizophrenia. Over 18 months, participating health-care sites will receive customized resources and support to expand the implementation of Ontario Health’s (OH) Schizophrenia Quality Standards (Standards).