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The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division (CMHA Alberta) and Centre for Suicide Prevention, the…
The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division (CMHA Alberta) and Centre for Suicide Prevention, the…
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) recognizes the importance of ensuring that its programs and policies are informed by the knowledge of people who have lived and living experience…
Stepped Care 2.0 (SC2.0) is a transformative approach in mental health and substance use health systems. This document details key lessons from its implementation across Canada from reports, meetings, and…
Taking the pulse of older adults, caregivers, health-care providers, researchers, educators, and policy makers This report highlights the findings of a study conducted for the Mental Health Commission of Canada…
When and where to seek help if you are thinking about suicide in Saskatchewan The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatchewan…
2023-2024 Impact Report Partnerships in Action Download the report Broad, strategic collaboration has been central to the work of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) since its inception. As…
The MHCC partnered with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to examine what is currently known about the relationship between alcohol use and suicide, who is most…
Theme for 2024 – “Money on your Mind. Talk about it! Financial Literacy Month (FLM) occurs every November to promote the importance of financial literacy and to help people in…
According to Statistics Canada (2022), suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults (15-34 years).[1] Approximately 17 to 20 per cent of all adolescent deaths…
Structural stigma in policies and models of care means unequal treatment for people living with mental health versus physical health conditions. Accredited by the Canadian College of Health Leaders, and…
An E-Mental Health Strategy for Canada In response to the burgeoning use of e-mental health (e-MH) solutions and resources in Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) developed the…
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and its use on the mental health of diverse populations….
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This document…
Over the past five years, the MHCC has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This…
In 2023, approaching the three-year anniversary of the release of the National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard), the Mental Health Commission of Canada engaged…
Watch the webinar co-hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Stepped Care Solutions, focusing on the benefits, successes, and lessons learned for SC2.0 highlighted by provincial, territorial, and…
Parents and carers are often some of the most trusted adults in a young person’s life, and are an important source of information and support. For this reason, it is…
The Roots of Hope model builds on community expertise to implement suicide prevention and life promotion initiatives based on 5 pillars of action and 13 guiding principles. Since the launch…
In Canada, an estimated 1.6 million children and youth have a diagnosed mental health challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious global economic and social impacts, and it continues to…
Approximately 4,500 deaths by suicide occur in Canada every year. Data exist to explain differences between sexes and age groups regarding suicide patterns; however, our understanding of the specific experiences…
The National Community of Practice (NCoP) brings Roots of Hope communities together to engage in peer to peer support and connect representatives, researchers, regional stakeholders, and people with lived experience…
This webinar offers insights on the mental health impacts of the high cost of living on diverse communities and explores the complex relationship between mental health and money, housing, food,…
A 2022 Canadian Alliance of Student Associations study found that 75 per cent of all post-secondary students report negative mental health experiences, and more than 25 per cent rate their…
Addressing stigma in health care is crucial for individuals with mental health or substance use issues. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has developed two tools, the Stigma Cultures in…