Canadian Mental Health Association

Leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - In a virtual press conference earlier this morning, leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - In a virtual press conference earlier this morning, leading public safety academic Dr. Rosemary Ricciardelli released findings from her report: 'The Mental Health and Well-being of Detachment Services Assistants in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: A Qualitative Investigation.'
  • The report highlights the need for some crucial workplace improvements for hundreds of the RCMP's Detachment Services Assistants, mostly women, across Canada.
  • Detachment Services Assistants serve as the first point of contact in every RCMP detachment across the country.
  • She has published over 175 journal articles, 45 chapters and given over 350 presentations and invited talks.

Most Canadians worry COVID will never go away

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Unfortunately, community mental health organizations have drawn on shallow reserves to meet peoples mental health needs during COVID, and now theyre running on empty.

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  • Unfortunately, community mental health organizations have drawn on shallow reserves to meet peoples mental health needs during COVID, and now theyre running on empty.
  • Nearly half (46%) of Canadians are stressed or worried about coping with uncertainty.
  • The community mental health and addictions sector cannot meet these growing needs with the current funding model, says Eaton.
  • Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

Sierra Metals Announces the Appointment of Dawn Whittaker to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT) (BVL: SMT) (NYSE AMERICAN: SMTS) (Sierra Metals or Company) announces the appointment of Ms.

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  • Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT) (BVL: SMT) (NYSE AMERICAN: SMTS) (Sierra Metals or Company) announces the appointment of Ms.
  • Dawn Whittaker to its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of the Audit Committee for Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. and previously served on the Board of Directors for Detour Gold and Kirkland Lake Gold.
  • Jose Vizquerra, Chairman of Sierra Metals, commented: On behalf of the Board and Management, I would like to welcome Dawn to the Sierra Metals Board of Directors.

Origin Therapeutics Applauds Health Canada Amendment of Special Access Program for Psychedelics

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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The federal regulations were amended under Health Canadas Special Access Program .

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  • The federal regulations were amended under Health Canadas Special Access Program .
  • Under that program, a patient can be approved for treatment if conventional approaches are unavailable, unsuitable, or have not worked.
  • The amendment expands access to MDMA and psilocybin therapy, just as has been done with ketamine therapy.
  • The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reports that 20% of Canadians experience a mental health problem or illness every year.

Keeping The Conversation Going

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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EDMONTON, AB, Jan. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Built to help Albertans, ATB Financial is taking the opportunity today to join in on the conversation around mental health by reminding Albertans of a number of resources that are available to them.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, Jan. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Built to help Albertans, ATB Financial is taking the opportunity today to join in on the conversation around mental health by reminding Albertans of a number of resources that are available to them.
  • According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 42% of Albertans reported isolation throughout COVID-19 to be the top mental concern for themselves and their community.
  • "The pandemic has increased the need for mental health support," says Tara Lockyer, Chief People Officer, ATB Financial.
  • Just as we are committed to banking, we are committed to the betterment of Albertans."

LifeWorks acquires Breaking Free, a leading provider of digital substance use disorder treatment

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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LifeWorks, a leading provider of comprehensive mental health, digital and in-person total wellbeing solutions, announced the acquisition of Breaking Free, a provider of evidence-based behavioural health SaaS solutions for substance use intervention.

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  • LifeWorks, a leading provider of comprehensive mental health, digital and in-person total wellbeing solutions, announced the acquisition of Breaking Free, a provider of evidence-based behavioural health SaaS solutions for substance use intervention.
  • Todays acquisition supports the strategic direction to grow the capability offered by the LifeWorks platform and enhances the mental health and total wellbeing offerings to care for individuals that need support for both substance use and other mental health concerns.
  • This acquisition will accelerate LifeWorks growth, over time, by adding substance use solutions to its platform and making these available to the more than 25,000 client organisations that already rely on LifeWorks mental health and wellbeing services.
  • The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that five per cent of the worlds population has used an illicit substance.

LifeWorks acquires Breaking Free, a leading provider of digital substance use disorder treatment

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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LifeWorks, a leading provider of comprehensive mental health, digital and in-person total wellbeing solutions, announced the acquisition of Breaking Free, a provider of evidence-based behavioral health SaaS solutions for substance use intervention.

Key Points: 
  • LifeWorks, a leading provider of comprehensive mental health, digital and in-person total wellbeing solutions, announced the acquisition of Breaking Free, a provider of evidence-based behavioral health SaaS solutions for substance use intervention.
  • Todays acquisition supports the strategic direction to grow the capability offered by the LifeWorks platform and enhances the mental health and total wellbeing offerings to care for individuals that need support for both substance use and other mental health concerns.
  • This acquisition will accelerate LifeWorks growth, over time, by adding substance use solutions to its platform and making these available to the more than 25,000 client organizations that already rely on LifeWorks mental health and wellbeing services.
  • The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that five percent of the worlds population has used an illicit substance.

Global Anxiety and Depression Treatment Market Report 2021: Rising Number of Product Approvals & Increasing Number of Mergers and Acquisitions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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The "Anxiety and Depression Treatment Market Research Report: By Product Type, Disorder Type, Distribution Channel - Global Industry Analysis and Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Anxiety and Depression Treatment Market Research Report: By Product Type, Disorder Type, Distribution Channel - Global Industry Analysis and Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global anxiety and depression treatment market value is predicted to increase from $17,770.9 million in 2020 to $24,467.7 million by 2030, at a 3.3% CAGR between 2021 and 2030, according to the market research report.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the anxiety and depression treatment market reported negative impact.
  • The prevalence of anxiety and depression is rising in the region owing to the booming population of the elderly.

Four Mindset and En-Tête awards for excellence in mental health reporting are accepting entries from today.

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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LONDON, ON, Jan. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Entries are now open for two Mindset and two En-Tte awards for excellence in mental health reporting in Canada during 2021.

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  • LONDON, ON, Jan. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Entries are now open for two Mindset and two En-Tte awards for excellence in mental health reporting in Canada during 2021.
  • The categories in both languages are workplace mental health and the mental health of young people, the latter being offered for the first time as the awards family expands.
  • The awards are linked to the leading pair of mental health reporting guides in Canada, written for journalists by journalists - Mindset: Reporting on Mental Health; and En-Tte : reportage et sant mentale.
  • The workplace awards are sponsored by Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, compliments of Canada Life, while the new awards for reporting about young people's mental health are sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Express Employment International Donates $100,000 to Four OKC Nonprofits During Giving Tuesday

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Overall, the international staffing agency donated $100,000 in funds to these partner entities as part of their Giving Tuesday efforts.

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  • Overall, the international staffing agency donated $100,000 in funds to these partner entities as part of their Giving Tuesday efforts.
  • The contribution is made possible by Express Employment International's Philanthropic Committee and aligns with the company's belief in providing hope through employment.
  • Job seekers are encouraged to find their local Express office at ExpressPros.com, view open positions and fill out an application.
  • William H. "Bill" Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals.