Let’s Get Visible
Older adults deserve more than just a cameo in society – why some feel unnoticed in society and what we can do about it.
A Cure for Loneliness?
Social prescribing can be used to counter isolation – for any age group. How an Rx for connection is helping communities.
From Isolation to Purpose
After battling loneliness and chronic pain, one woman discovered a new sense of belonging by supporting her unhoused neighbours—offering a lesson in the power of connection and mattering.
Lived Experience
The connection between housing and mental health
“Put somebody into housing – then look after their needs.”
Structural Stigma in Mental Health Care Scale
The Structural Stigma in Mental Health Care Scale (SSMHCS)1 was developed as part of a larger project, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), initiated
Stigma Cultures in Health Care Scale
The Stigma Cultures in Health Care Scale (SCHCS)1 was developed as part of a larger project, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), initiated in
Housing First – What’s Next?
In October 2024, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) convened a meeting of 62 experts from across Canada to explore how to advance Housing
Structural Stigma Measures
What is structural stigma? Stigma cultures are a quality-of-care issue Importance of measuring structural stigma Measurement scales Spotlight on early adopters Frequently asked questions Contact
