Mental Health

Free toolkit to support mental health in the workplace

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a free Workplace Mental Health Toolkit to help Canadian organizations create a supportive environment for mental health at work. The online toolkit aims to empower business owners, managers, and supervisors to build a workplace culture where...

Dementia and expressive behaviours capacity building through innovation and partnerships

The growing senior population in Ontario poses unique challenges to the healthcare system. By 2046, the province will see 1.7 million more seniors, with a significant proportion affected by dementia. In anticipation of this demographic shift, Humber River Health (Humber) has taken proactive steps...

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Navigating mental health with technology

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand...

Dementia is not merely a personal tragedy; it is a public health crisis

As Canada faces the challenges of an aging population, Baycrest, like many of its...

Overdose-induced brain injury

The toxic drug crisis is a long-standing public health emergency, but many are unaware...

Potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders

A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), entitled Mental...

Ontario youth experiencing increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope

One-in-six students report serious thoughts of suicide in the past year. The Centre for Addiction...

Uncertainty key factor in relationship between work injury and mental health

Steve Granger says the findings show an urgent need for psychological and physical rehab...

The power of possibility – and hope – for people with mental illness and substance use issue

As I reflect on my first two years as President and CEO at Waypoint...

Celebrating Community Mental Health Centre opening

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) opened the doors to its new Community Mental Health Centre...

Virtual reality for rehabilitation

In a recent study, scientists at UHN’s KITE Research Institute found that individuals with...

Addressing homelessness in older people

Homelessness doesn’t only happen to young people but also affects older adults in growing...

Advancing the future of brain research

The human brain is the most complex organ in our body and unlike any...

Remote therapist-guided cognitive behavioural therapy as good as in-person

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered remotely, with therapist guidance, appears to be as effective...

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The Canadian Consensus Statement on the management of venous leg ulcers

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Helping Canada Design Health Care Facilities for Future Needs

Health care facilities (HCFs) play an important role in communities, providing a safe, secure,...