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Feb 7 - MHCC’s Senior Consultant on Anti-Stigma Initiative to Advance Research at Queen’s University
Feb 2 - Canadian News Media Regularly Stigmatize People with Mental Illness
Jan 23 - Improving Mental Health in the Workplace
Jan 9 - Media spotlights largest study of its kind on homelessness and mental illness
Dec 22 - Mental Health First Aid: The New Year’s resolution that may save a life
Dec 6 - Mental health program reduces stigma in BC emergency rooms
Dec 2 - MHCC seeks input from Canadian schools on student mental health needs
Nov 30 - Romeo Dallaire speaks to the power of peer support
Nov 14 - Two year update on project that provides homes to over 1030 homeless people living with a mental illness in Canada
Nov 9 - Writers encouraged to join conversation on Canada’s health services
Oct 24 - Dr. Simon Davidson recognized by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Oct 14 - Why the mental health of Canada’s seniors matters
Oct 12 - MHCC releases Guidelines for Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Older Adults in Canada
Oct 4 - ‘Canada stands ready for positive change’ by Louise Bradley, MHCC President & CEO
Oct 4 - François Borgeat has been appointed to the MHCC’s Board of Directors
Oct. 3 - MHCC is boosting support for the Face Mental Illness campaign, part of Mental Illness Awareness Week
Sept 30 - Housing first for the mentally ill; Former MP to assist those in need
Sept 30 - MHCC Newsletter: child and youth special edition
Sept 13 - Mark Henick has been appointed to the MHCC’s Board of Directors
Sept 13 - Peter Ralph has been appointed to the MHCC’s Board of Directors
Sept 12 - A Letter to Canadians
Sept 12 - MHCC praises Alberta Government on the release of the Addiction and Mental Health Strategy
Aug 8 - University of Alberta receives Mental Health First Aid award
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police releases new guidelines for Police Record Checks
MHCC pleased to hear Premiers' focus on families and mental health issues
U of C “Mind Course” targets stigma among medical students
MHCC commends federal investment in Child & Youth mental health
Mental Health Commission of Canada hires Public Inc. to accelerate national social movement in mental health
MHCC marks National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
Bell donates $10 million to Canada’s flagship mental health hospital
MHCC praises investments in mental health by New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Commission’s Board of Directors is seeking three new applicants
Frontline healthcare providers and the stigma of mental health: A true story
First individual with mental illness appointed to Consent and Capacity Board
National Child and Youth Mental Health Day - Vancouver Conference
Mental Health Commission of Canada commends Investment in Child & Youth Mental Health by Ontario Government
Congratulations to the Honourable Justice Edward F. Ormston; recipient of the CPA Humanitarian Award
Does the media perpetuate mental health stigma?
NEWS FROM MHCC - Winter 2011
B.C. Shows Inspired Leadership
The MHCC was proud to join the conversation on the Bell Let’s Talk Day
At Home in the news – CBC Radio Canada (French TV)
MHCC radio interview: CBC's The Current
Mental Health Summit – Mental Health at Work: Challenge and Hope
Spotlight on Stigma in BC Emergency Rooms
MHCC praises recommendations for Ontario’s Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
Letter to the Editor
At Home: One year update on Moncton
Mental health focus of justice workshop
At Home: One year update on Moncton
Mental Health in the Workplace: A Perfect Legal Storm
Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-9th
Mental Health Commission of Canada engages St. John’s community on mental health issues
Housing First: New Vancouver Residence Opens to Assist People with Mental Health Issues who are Homeless
MHCC releases 2009-2010 annual report
Appointment Announcement - Secretary to the Board of Directors
Summer 2010 Newsletter Released
Mental Health Commission of Canada forges international partnership with an Indian Foundation
Mental Health Report Focuses on Multicultural Groups
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Unique study asks those with mental illness about experiences with police
New President and CEO appointed to MHCC
MHCC Receives Major Grant From City Of Vancouver
Mental Health First Aid Gets New Leadership under the Commission
Winter Newsletter Released
MHCC President and CEO stepping down
Gillian Mulvale from the Mental Health Strategy for Canada team talks to Sound Therapy Radio.
Mental Health Commission Releases Framework for Mental Health Strategy
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At Home / Chez Soi is launched
Mental Health Commission Of Canada Responds On Correctional Investigator’s Report
New web site to advance workplace mental health is launched! Visit www.mhccleadership.ca
The impact of the economic recession on mental health
Commission releases report from international roundtable
Hiring the Mentally Ill, CMA Magazine by John Stokdijk, Chief Financial Officer of MHCC - October 2009
Opening Minds to take the stigma out of Mental Illness - October 2009
Outstanding Contributions to Mental Health Recognized at CPAs 59th Annual Conference - September 2009
Everyone hurts in a social recession, opinion piece by Michael Kirby, Chair MHCC - August 2009
The Commission’s 2008-2009 annual report is now available - August 2009
Kaiser Foundation Announces Call for Nominations For 2010 National Awards for Excellence Program In Mental Health and Addictions Initiatives - August 2009
PM’s eulogy for former MP Dave Batters. - July 2009
“...depression can strike the sturdiest of souls”.
PM Stephen Harper speaks out about mental illness.
June 29, 2009
Summer newsletter released
March 12, 2009
Spring newsletter released
March 3, 2009
Commission Supports a Mental Health Strategy For Corrections In Canada
February 11, 2009
Mental Health Commission of Canada seeks input from Canadians with new framework document
January 30, 2009
New chief operating officer named to mental health commission
December 30, 2008
Mental Health Commission Chair Michael Kirby named to Order of Canada
December 15, 2008
Winter newsletter released
November 25, 2008
New Canadian Mental Health Charity Announced
November 19, 2008
Throne speech supports the MHCC
October 17, 2008
Consensus statement on depression in adults
September 15, 2008
Fall newsletter released
August 18, 2008
MHCC Applauds Ottawa’s Increased Support For Improving Mental Health In Canada
July 8, 2008
Mental Health Commission releases the first edition of "MHCC News"
July 3, 2008
Mental Health Commision approves projects.
June 2008
MHCC supports Prime Minister’s apology to victims of Indian Residential Schools
June 2008
Joint symposium and roundtable on 'Stigma in Mental Health and Addiction'
May 2008
Kirby honoured for work with Mental Health Commission Of Canada
May 2008
Mental Health Commission Of Canada says volunteer spirit will help change the face of mental illness
May 2008
New Advisory Committee Chair appointed to MHCC
April 2008
Mental Health Commission Of Canada outlines startling statistics at public forum on homelessness & mental illness
March 2008
The MHCC supports recommendations of the Reaching for the Top report
Feb 2008
Mental Health Commission of Canada appoints President & CEO
Feb 2008
Mental Health Commission of Canada appoints John Stokdijk as Director of Finance and Administration
Feb 2008
Mental Health Commission of Canada promised $110 million for research to help the homeless living with mental illness
Jan 2008
The Mental Health Commission of Canada announces the appointment of Micheal Pietrus as Director of Information Services
Aug 2007
Mental Health Commission of Canada announces Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Chairs
Aug 2007
Prime Minister launches national Mental Health Commission

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