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Call for abstracts now open!

The inaugural Refocus on Recovery Canada 2020 Conference is coming to Toronto, Ontario May 20-21 will showcase the groundbreaking work of people passionate about recovery from mental illness.

SPARK Winter Training Program 2020

SPARK Winter Training Program 2020

Supporting the Promotion of Activated Research and Knowledge (SPARK)

February 11th-13th, 2020

‘Making the grade’ on campus mental health with new training for post-secondary students

An evidence-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in post-secondary students

e-Mental Health

e-Mental Health

Final report now available for the Newfoundland and Labrador Stepped Care 2.0 E-Mental Health Demonstration Project!

Catalyst

Read the latest edition!

November 2019

Sharing your story: How to do it safely

MHCC’s reconciliation dialogue builds bridges of understanding

“Better together”: MHCC and CMHA pledge stronger collaboration

Cannabis and mental health: Priorities for research in Canada

Cannabis and mental health: Priorities for research in Canada

A summary of the latest research and opportunities for future investments

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KEY PRIORITIES

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Suicide Prevention

Every day, 10 people in Canada die by suicide. The MHCC is working to build capacity across the country to address this silent crisis. From grass-roots projects to evidence-informed training, reducing suicides means empowering and supporting people to effectively intervene where they live and work.

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Mental Health and Substance Use

As we grow to better understand the co-occurring nature of mental health problems and substance use, there is a call to work more closely on providing integrated care. The MHCC, in partnership with CCSA and others, have started work that explores the important intersections between the mental health and substance use sectors to advance policy and program change across Canada.

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Population-based initiatives

The MHCC is working to improve mental health services, supports and policies for diverse populations, including immigrant, refugee, racialized and ethno-cultural groups, people in the LGBTQ2S community, youth, seniors, Indigenous populations, people in minority language situations, and public safety officers. All initiatives are centred in recovery, rooted in a person-centred approach.

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Engagement with Canadians

As an organization with pan-Canadian scope, the MHCC brings diverse community and stakeholder voices together; from our Provincial and Territorial Advisory Group, which promotes knowledge sharing across jurisdictions, to our efforts to engage federal policy makers on implementing the recommendations in the Mental…

Latest News

Mental Health Commission of Canada welcomes MPs to Ottawa, highlights the importance of self-care during times of transition

Oct 22, 2019

It’s time to address Canada’s “hidden suicide crisis” on World Mental Health Day: Mental Health Commission of Canada

Oct 10, 2019

More than words, action is needed for Mental Illness Awareness Week

Oct 7, 2019

Events

November 25

November 25
November 27

Issues of Substance 2019 conference

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction is hosting a three-day event in Ottawa. The Issues of Substance 2019 conference is taking place in November 25–27, 2019, at the Westin Ottawa Hotel and is part of National Addictions Awareness…

November 26

November 26

Inaugural Rotman Conference on Mental Health: The Impact on Business and Canadians

Taking place in Toronto, the Rotman School of Management will host a one-day conference bringing together hundreds of senior business leaders, mental health advocates, medical professionals, students, academics and industry representatives to…