Mental Health and Cannabis Research
Closing Research Gaps on Cannabis and Mental Health In 2018, the federal government allocated $10 million over five years to help us assess the impact
Approaches to Reducing Opioid- and Substance Use-Related Stigma: Programs for Health-Care Providers
This resource was published in 2021. The data may be out of date. Learn about three opioid- and other substance use-related stigma reduction programs for
Mental Health and Substance Use Health
Intersecting paths Mental Health and Substance Use Health Mental health and substance use health are often intertwined, each impacting the other. We look for solutions,
Understanding Stigma: Evaluation Results on Opioid-Related Stigma
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
COVID-19, Mental Health, and Substance Use in Correctional Settings: Considerations for Addressing Systemic Vulnerabilities
PurposeThe purpose of this brief is to identify mental health and substance use policy issues in relation to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on
A Way Forward – how we can dismantle mental health- and/or substance use-related structural stigma
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 The data may be out of date.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
“Less Than” – how mental health and/or substance use-related structural stigma impacts quality of care
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 The data may be out of date.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
“Access Denied” – how mental health/substance use-related structural stigma impacts health-care access
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 The data may be out of date We asked people to share how structural stigma impacts their access to
A critical piece of the puzzle
For Dr. Mary Bartram, policy director at the Mental Health Commission of Canada, gaining a better understanding of the realities of those who work in the field of mental health and substance use is key to unlocking improved mental health outcomes.