Background: Transitions from the criminal justice system Criminal justice involvement can include a number of phases, such as being stopped by police, arrested, charged, detained,
Purpose This brief provides an overview of issues faced by people living with serious mental illnesses (and their circles of care) during COVID-19, along with
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) marks the culmination of a number of important initiatives each year in its Annual Report. Outlining delivery on
In 2014, the Mental Health Commission of Canada launched the three year Case Study Research Project to identify promising practices for implementing the National Standard
Who are emerging adults? The developmental life stage from late adolescence to early adulthood (16-25) is referred to as emerging adulthood (EA). This stage is
The Canadian Recovery Inventory (the Inventory) provides a broad range of recovery-oriented policies, programs, practices, and research, as well as personal accounts. It allows users
In the moment… 1. BreatheIf possible, move to quiet place. Some people find it helpful to close their eyes, if it’s safe to do so,
There is a “secret society” at the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), just like there is at every workplace across the country. Its members recognize each other through various signs and signals — some subtle, others less so.
Case studies of real-world programs and initiatives that have implemented recovery-oriented practice from service user and service provider perspectives. Despite the importance of knowledge transfer
