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
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.
Impact Report 2022-2023
This year, the MHCC is introducing its first Impact Report, which focuses on the impact we are bringing to mental health in Canada. We are honoured to share how our work inspires change, reduces stigma, and offers life-affirming hope.
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).
Better Supporting the Mental Health of Older Adults in Canada
Understanding the issue While people ages 65 and older make up about 20% of Canada’s population (a significant yet growing portion), there is limited data
Inspiring Hope: Our Lives Depend On It
Mental health support is an investment — in individuals, in families, in communities, and in society overall.
Spotlight
Custom Care
When one size does not fit all. A look at Waypoint’s approach to structured psychotherapy
Society
Mental Health and Justice — A Call to Action
Getting started on a new plan for meaningful change
Roundtable on Mental Health and Substance Use Health Polling Report
Key findings Context This report describes speaker presentations, major themes, and key takeaways from an invitation-only virtual roundtable in February 2023. The event, which we