Amplifying Black Experiences in Cannabis and Mental Health Research – Key Takeaways
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. Moderated by Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
Amplifying Black Experiences in Cannabis and Mental Health Research: Virtual Dialogue Series
The Virtual Dialogue Series summarized in this report focused specifically on the experience and perspectives of Black communities. It engaged about 50 individuals, including researchers, service providers, and people with lived experience in open discussions about where and why research gaps exist, what the barriers might be, and which high-priority topics should be pursued. The dialogues took a distinctions-based approach, recognizing that, while various communities may have similar experiences that overlap, all have their own unique needs.
The Time is Now: Considerations for a National Psychotherapy Program
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. The Psychotherapy Policy Implementation Network (PPIN) was a project created under a
Ask the experts: Mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Advice provided by: Susan Mercer MSW, RSWClinical Social Worker RSW at Onward Choices Consulting Inc Keith S. Dobson, PhDProfessor of Clinical Psychology, University of CalgaryPast-
Quick Facts: Mental Health And Cancer
Physical chronic diseases often co-occur with mental health problems and illnesses. To further explore this relationship, we have developed several resources in collaboration with the Canadian
Quick Facts: Mental Health & Chronic Disease
Physical chronic diseases often co-occur with mental health problems and illnesses. To further explore this relationship, we have developed several resources in collaboration with the Canadian
Towards Better Mental and Physical Health: Preventing and Managing Concurrent Mental and Physical Conditions – A Scoping and Rapid Realist Review
Background Physical and mental health co-morbidities are common, however, little is known about their prevalence, incidence, associated healthcare-related costs, shared etiology, prevention and management. A
What is Stepped Care 2.0? (infographic)
Developed by Dr. Peter Cornish, and championed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), Stepped Care 2.0© (SC2.0) is a transformative model for the delivery of mental health and addictions services. SC2.0’s recovery-oriented approach provides quick and flexible access to a range of resources and services, including online options.
Stepped Care 2.0: value and benefits
Stepped Care 2.0© (SC2.0) is a transformative system of care for organizing and delivering evidence‑informed mental health and substance use services. It uses a person-centred, strengths‑based, recovery-oriented approach to provide timely, flexible access to a range of options — including formal and informal wellness and mental health services that best meet people’s needs and preferences.