Rural and remote communities and suicide Fact Sheet
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. Suicide rates are higher in Canada’s rural areas (Hirsch & Cukrowicz, 2014;
Public Health and Suicide Fact Sheet
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. Suicide in Canada is an ongoing public health crisis. While it continues
The Impact of COVID-19 on Rural and Remote Mental Health and Substance Use
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
Amplifying Black Experiences in Cannabis and Mental Health Research – Key Takeaways
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 The data may be out of date.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)
Amplifying Black Experiences in Cannabis and Mental Health Research: Virtual Dialogue Series
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.
Case Study: WestJet and The Working Mind
In 2021, WestJet teamed up with the Mental Health Commission of Canada to introduce The Working Mind (TWM) to their leaders. TWM is an evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
Better for all: Adopting the Quality Mental Health Care Framework
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. A PowerPoint overview of the Quality Mental Health Framework to help raise
A Post-Secondary Student’s Guide to Mental Health During Covid-19
If the pandemic has left you feeling worried, sad, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. You’ve been asked to adapt to a new way of
The Impact of COVID-19 on Corrections in Canada – Webinar
In this 60-minute webinar, we discuss the mental health impacts of the pandemic on incarcerated populations and correctional settings, as well as recommendations on ways