COVID-19 and Mental Health: Policy Responses and Emerging Issues- Preliminary Scan
Purpose The lessons learned to date from COVID-19, and from earlier disasters and epidemics, suggest that planning and reforms are needed to stay ahead of
Clients and providers get behind Stepped Care 2.0
In 2017, Newfoundland and Labrador implemented a new Stepped Care 2.0 project at 15 mental health and addiction clinics and two primary care clinics across the province with the goal of improving access to services. The Stepped Care 2.0© model, coined by Dr. Peter Cornish, contributed to a reduction in wait times by 68%, with some communities reporting no wait times.
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada highlight healthy coping strategies during COVID-19
From Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the
In the era of COVID-19, mental health matters more than ever
From Mental Health Commission of Canada Last week, the Government of Ontario released projections around the spread and transmission of COVID-19 that painted a stark
Talking about suicide saves lives
For the last 30 years, l’Association québecoise de prevention du suicide has devoted the first week in February to fostering conversations on suicide prevention.
Facing the front lines together
In March, we celebrate Social Work Month and acknowledge the contributions of social workers. Whether they’re connecting someone who has lived experience of substance use to supportive housing, helping a survivor of gender-based violence find accessible childcare options, or working on mental health policies for post-secondary students, no two days are alike.
Physician Wellness, Engagement, and Excellence. Strategies and opportunities to improve physician wellness, decrease burnout, and support professional practice
Description: Join the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada for a webinar with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, a
Caring for Healthcare – A toolkit for psychological health and safety in healthcare workplaces
ABOUT THIS TOOLKIT The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) gives organizations in all sectors a framework