Research conducted by Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) staff into early childhood mental health has helped inspire a new, multi-million dollar funding initiative by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This spring, CIHR’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) expects to issue a call for proposals devoted to early childhood mental health.
Just as 2022 was lifting off, residents of Ottawa watched with curiosity and then growing dismay as a parade of large, honking transportation trucks moved into the city’s centre. The trucks were soon joined by a flock of smaller but no less noisy vehicles and before citizens could quite grasp what was happening, an occupation was unfolding in the heart of the city.
Winter blues are more common than you might think. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that people in northern climates usually experience during the fall and winter months, when there’s less sunlight.
Purpose This policy brief provides an overview of the developing issues and unique mental health and substance use challenges that COVID-19 poses for rural and
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 The data may be out of date.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)
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.
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 The data may be out of date.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
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-
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
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