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1Violence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue

A discussion paper on violence and mental health. People living with mental health conditions may experience stigma, discrimination and social exclusion that significantly impacts on their lives. Misperceptions about the relationship between mental health, mental illnesses and violence contribute significantly to these experiences. Studies have shown that people living with mental health conditions are no more likely to engage in violent behaviour than the general population. However, public perceptions, often influenced by the media, are contributing to attitudes that have a significant impact on the lives of people with mental illnesses.

Friday, September 30, 2011 

2Improving Employment for People with Mental Illness

Proceedings from CMHA Ontario's Employment Supports Forum, May 31 and June 1, 2010.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 

3Employment and Education for People with Mental Illness

Employment and Education for People with Mental Illness is a joint discussion paper of The Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario and The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. It identifies the challenges that prevent persons with mental health problems from better connecting with the labour market. It also discusses in detail the four critical factors for improving their employment and educational opportunities. The paper concludes with the six action items for working toward a more effective system of employment and educational opportunities.

Friday, January 08, 2010 

4Rural and Northern Community Issues in Mental Health

The delivery of mental health services in rural and northern communities significantly differs from urban communities. This report is intended to inform the new provincial Mental Health and Addictions Strategy being developed to ensure equitable access to services and supports for people with mental illness and/or addictions living in rural and northern communities in Ontario. Key issues that are unique to rural and northern areas are addressed, and strategies taking place in these communities to address these issues are identified.

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 

5Talking Points: A New Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario

The provincial government is developing a new strategy for mental health and addictions in Ontario. Policy makers are consulting with stakeholders across the province. CMHA Ontario has developed key messages to inform the development of this strategy. Below are the key messages and some talking points for each one, to explain what the issues are, why they are important and what is needed.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 

6Talking Points: Employment Supports for Persons with Mental Illness

Employment is a key determinant of health and well-being. There are compelling reasons to focus on improving the availability and access to employment support programs and services.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 

7Environmental Scan: National Snapshot of Community Mental Health Services in the Context of Regionalization

The introduction of the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) in Ontario has changed the landscape for the policy, planning and delivery of community mental health services and supports. Although Ontario's approach is unique in Canada, there is much that can be learned from approximately 15 years of experience of regionalization in other provinces. This paper provides a snapshot of the provincial and regional contexts in which community mental health services and supports are delivered.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 

8Diabetes and Serious Mental Illness: Future Directions for Ontario

A report based on discussions at CMHA Ontario's think tank on diabetes and serious mental illness that brought together leaders and front-line staff from provincial and local organizations in three sectors — primary health care, diabetes and mental health — as well as Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) staff. The report recommends action to improve collaboration between primary health care, diabetes education and mental health services; to advance policies to increase attention and resources for this population; and to develop strategies to expand capacity and streamline efforts.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 

9Disparities in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness

A presentation made by Betty Harvey, a nurse practitioner in the Primary Care Diabetes Support Program, St. Joseph's Health Care,London, at a think tank that CMHA Ontario conducted with stakeholders to explore what can be done cross-sectorally to improve the prevention and management of diabetes for people with serious mental illnesses.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 

10Provincial Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

A presentation made by Joan Canavan, manager of chronic disease programs at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, at a think tank that CMHA Ontario conducted with stakeholders to explore what can be done cross-sectorally to improve the prevention and management of diabetes for people with serious mental illnesses.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 

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