Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Mental health problems and illnesses are substantially higher among persons involved with the criminal justice system than in the general population and are increasing over time.
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System: ‘What We Heard’ – Evidence Summary Report
Purpose The relationship between the law and people living with mental health problems and illnesses is complex. Despite the widespread recognition that they are more
Caregiving in the era of COVID-19: What to expect, and how to cope
While caring for a family member who is living with a mental health problem or illness can be rewarding, it can also be tiring, demanding
2019-2020 Annual Report
Purpose Join us on our journey As I sit down to write this, our world reminds me of a snow globe that’s been shaken and
Language Matters
Combating stigma related to mental illness, suicide, and substance use starts with how we use language—something that continuously evolves. That’s why we must all be
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System: ‘What We Heard’ – Evidence Summary Report
The relationship between the law and people living with mental health problems and illnesses is complex. Despite the widespread recognition that they are more often
Mental Health and Justice One Pager
Mental health problems and illnesses are substantially higher among persons involved with the criminal justice system than in the general population and are increasing over
Combating Mental Illness and Substance Use Related Structural Stigma in Health-Care – A Framework for Action
Purpose In 2019, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) launched a program to better understand the problem of mental illness- and substance use-related structural
Combating Mental Illness and Substance Use Related Structural Stigma in Health Care – A Framework for Action
This resource was published in 2020. The data may be out of date. In 2019, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) launched a program