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TOGETHER AGAINST STIGMA:
International Stigma Conference 2012
This international conference will bring together over 500 researchers, mental health professionals, policy makers and service users interested in the issues of stigma and discrimination.
The focus will be on effective interventions to reduce stigma and discrimination against those with mental illness.
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SPARK Training Institute
Thirty-six Canadian fellows will be selected to participate in the inaugural SPARK Training Institute, a fully funded nine-month knowledge exchange training opportunity, commencing with two days of onsite training in St. John’s Newfoundland on July 11-12, 2012.
Learn more and APPLY NOW.
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The MHCC’s 5th Anniversary National Mental Health Awards
The MHCC’s 5th Anniversary National Mental Health Awards will recognize programs, projects and initiatives across the country that are having a profound influence on our mental health system.
Deadline to submit applications: FEB 16, 2012 at 4pm EST.
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National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health
and Safety in the Workplace
MHCC is championing the development of the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, working collaboratively with the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) and the CSA Standards. The completed voluntary Standard is scheduled to be released in the second half of 2012.
The Road to Psychological Safety
MHCC Press Release
Backgrounder & FAQs
Partner Links
Watch Michael Kirby speak on workplace mental health.
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Guidelines for Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Older Adults in Canada
These interactive Guidelines are designed to support people who work with seniors and who are involved in service and policy planning for the future. The goal is to help ensure that the diverse mental health needs of Canadian seniors will be met in the coming decades.
The Guidelines were developed with input from seniors, their families, service planners and service providers from across the country.
MHCC Seniors Guidelines.
View video from launch.
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Turning the Key
This report is designed to inform the MHCC of the current housing and community support needs of people living with mental health problems and/or mental illness in Canada.
Turning the Key document.
View MHCC videos discussing homelessness and mental health.
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Child and Youth Mental Health Newsletter
The Mental Health Commission of Canada produced a special edition newsletter focusing on the issue of child and youth mental health.
View the newsletter here to learn more about The Evergreen Framework, the Youth Advisory Council and other initiatives that are improving child and youth mental health in the country.
To receive future MHCC newsletters, email the Commission.
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Together We Can:
MHCC 2010/2011 Annual Report
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is a catalyst, working with our partners to address common mental health issues raised by Canadians
and accelerate change.
Our Annual Report titled Together We Can, is an interactive guide highlighting the work of the Commission with its partners from across the country to promote mental health, change the attitudes of people towards mental health problems and mental illnesses, and come up with ways to improve services and supports
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