People 65 and older make up about 20 per cent of Canada’s population (and growing). But the data on risk level or how many are experiencing mental health concerns and conditions is lacking. What we do know is that older adults face health, support, and environmental barriers that limit their ability to achieve the best mental health and care outcomes.
Can an online course aimed at improving health-care provider and first responder attitudes toward people with mental illnesses reduce opioid-related stigma? As evidenced in the
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.
This resource was published in 2021. The data may be out of date. There are many things we can do to dismantle mental health- and
This resource was published in 2021. The data may be out of date. We asked people to share how structural stigma impacts the quality of
This resource was published in 2021. The data may be out of date We asked people to share how structural stigma impacts their access to
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Structural stigma in health-care contexts Research consistently identifies the health-care system as a significant contributor to stigma for people with mental health and substance use
