Measuring Structural Stigma in Health Care
Addressing stigma in health care is crucial for individuals with mental health or substance use issues. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed two
A Vision for Quality Mental Health Care for All
Mental health affects everyone, including health-care workers. This video tells the story of an individual who finds access to quality mental health care services —
International Scan: Highlights: Mental Health and Substance Use Health Workforce Strategies
The mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) impacts of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis have increased the gap between what the population needs and
In memoriam: Dr. Manon Charbonneau
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Dr. Manon Charbonneau, a clinical psychiatrist, a cherished former board member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada from 2013-2019, and an unwavering champion for the Mental Health First Aid program in Quebec.
How to protect your mental health at work
Work is such a big part of our lives. And stress is a part of life. But when workplace stress reaches beyond normal levels and becomes unhealthy, we need to do something about it. Actually, rather than just reacting to the crisis du jour, we need to think about actively protecting our mental health at work every day before crises develop.
When it’s time to hand in your notice to go in search of yourself
I was resigning, in the truest sense of the word. I was conceding defeat without being checkmated. I had come to accept that something undesirable could no longer be avoided.
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How To Break Up With Your Therapist
If it’s just not working, then don’t ghost. Name your needs.
Stepped Care 2.0 in the Northwest Territories
A summary of Partnering Together for Person- and Family-Centric Care: The Northwest Territories Stepped Care 2.0 Final Report.
Toward an Integrated and Comprehensive Equity Framework: Report
Profound and unacceptable inequities in access and mental health outcomes persist in Canada. In response, social justice movements have created a range of distinct but