Well before the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the pandemic, there was already a crying need to support the mental health of people in the Veteran community. But adding these further pressures to an already charged powder keg makes it clear that this need has only grown. In particular, the end of this 13-year mission has many asking, “What was it all for?”
Approach & Assess – Invite the person to talk. – If there is a risk of suicide or harm, reach out to First Responders. Listen
Understanding recovery starts with acknowledging that every person is entitled to a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life, even if they experience mental health problems or illnesses and/or substance use concerns. With that basic right comes a powerful shift to a path toward wellness that is rooted in hope, dignity, self-determination, and responsibility.
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
This resource was published in 2021. The data may be out of date. While mental health in older adults is as important as mental health
This resource was published in 2021. The data may be out of date. The following principles and values are intended to guide the development of
The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in partnership with Ottawa Public Health, adapted content from The Mindful Employer, to develop a series of short animated
What’s the issue? We know that employment plays a key role in the recovery of individuals living with a mental illness. It improves their mental
Case Study Research Project Learn More In 2014, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) launched a three-year national Case Study Research Project (CSRP) to
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