Society
A Catalyst For The Holidays
Stories, reflections and support to carry you through the season.
Canada Gets its First National Guidance on AI for Mental and Substance Use Health
Ottawa (ONTARIO) – In a first-of-its-kind initiative, national guidance for using artificial intelligence (AI) in the mental and substance use health field is being developed
Navigating Parenthood with a Mental Illness
As a parent, it’s common to experience stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed at times. But these challenges can get amplified for parents also managing a mental illness. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder before the birth of my children. I walked into parenthood knowing it would be just a little different than the experiences of some of my peers.
Representations
A Name and a Face
Mental illness, homelessness, and a family’s years-long search for their lost brother
My diagnosis: What I didn’t expect was grief
I had admitted something was off. I received the referral, got the appointment, and did the screening questionnaires and interviews, which led to a diagnosis. I finally had a reason for why my mood yo-yoed up and down over the years. I had an explanation for the high episodes and deep depressions that cycled almost like clockwork. I had a name to apply to what I had been experiencing since my teens – Bipolar Type 2. It also meant I could receive proper treatment and medication so I would no longer have to live that way. Such relief!
Language Matters
Four new board directors appointed to lead Mental Health Commission of Canada in Answering the Call for all those who live in Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new directors to our board. These leaders will work to
The cannabis and mental health research gap
Over the next five years, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will help close the research gap on the potential harms and benefits of cannabis use on mental health, providing a foundation for future policy decisions. Budget 2018 allocated $10 million over five years for this work.
Special Edition: A sit down with the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Board Chair
To mark the Hon. Michael Wilson’s first full year as Mental Health Commission of Canada Board Chair, the Catalyst team met with him in Toronto in October, to get his reflections on progress to date, and the work still to come.
