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Inspiring Hope Together: Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention Announces National Suicide Prevention Conference in Vancouver, BC

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is thrilled to announce the "Inspiring Hope Together" National Suicide Prevention Conference, scheduled to take place from May 29 to May 31, 2024, at the prestigious Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver, BC.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is thrilled to announce the "Inspiring Hope Together" National Suicide Prevention Conference, scheduled to take place from May 29 to May 31, 2024, at the prestigious Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver, BC.
  • The theme of the conference, “Inspiring Hope Together,” emphasizes the transformative power of unity and the collective strength necessary to effect positive change in our communities.
  • Join us as we Inspire Hope Together and chart a course towards a brighter future in suicide prevention.
  • With support from Inspiring Hope Ally Sponsors, LivingWorks, Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), Services de Développement Professionnels (SDP), and Roots of Hope, the National Suicide Prevention Conference is the premiere Canadian event for exchanging knowledge on suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and life promotion, not to be missed!

Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Dr. Bernard Le Foll is a senior scientist specializing in drug addiction within the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

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  • Dr. Bernard Le Foll is a senior scientist specializing in drug addiction within the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
  • He is also Vice-President Research and Academics and Chief Scientific Officer of the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.
  • "I am very pleased to announce three appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.
  • The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is part of the Health Portfolio, which supports the Minister of Health in maintaining and improving the health of Canadians.

Bell Let's Talk launches Let's create real change campaign and invites everyone to join Canada's national day for mental health on January 24

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Bell Let's Talk has brought awareness to the stigma around mental illness over the past fourteen years.

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  • Bell Let's Talk has brought awareness to the stigma around mental illness over the past fourteen years.
  • Since then, Bell Let's Talk Day has become the world's largest conversation about mental health, increasing awareness and helping create real change.
  • "Despite tremendous progress, real change is needed for Canadians who are struggling with their mental health.
  • The new 2024 nationwide Bell Let's Talk multimedia campaign – Let's create real change – highlights the mental health crisis Canadians are facing through the voices of people sharing their reactions to alarming statistics and issues about mental health and the need for change.

Government of Canada launches three-digit suicide crisis helpline

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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This is why the Government of Canada has provided $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to implement and operate the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.

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  • This is why the Government of Canada has provided $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to implement and operate the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
  • The Government of Canada and CAMH have worked closely with partners from across many different sectors in the months leading up to today's launch.
  • "9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is the result of collaboration across geographies, industries and cultures.
  • CAMH's role in leading the development of 9-8-8 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.

Government of Canada Announces Richmond-based 9-8-8 Network partner

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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The Government of Canada is taking steps to help ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports—whenever and wherever they need them.

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  • The Government of Canada is taking steps to help ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports—whenever and wherever they need them.
  • In July, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for the implementation and operation of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, building on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
  • Chief Medical Officer, 9-8-8 and Talk Suicide Canada and Psychiatrist, CAMH
    "Suicide does not discriminate; it affects people of all ages and backgrounds across Canada.
  • If an individual is interested in becoming a responder, they can visit the Talk Suicide Canada website at Volunteer with Talk Suicide Canada or Work with Talk Suicide Canada .

DELAYS AND INEQUITIES ROCK CANADA'S PUBLIC DRUG COVERAGE SYSTEM

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) examined Canada's public reimbursement review process for mental illness drugs approved by Health Canada between 2012 and 2022.

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  • Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) examined Canada's public reimbursement review process for mental illness drugs approved by Health Canada between 2012 and 2022.
  • Time delays: the average time from Health Canada approval to public reimbursement was 949 days or just over 2.5 years after the medication was approved for Canadians.
  • Provincial disparity: the vast majority of new medications assessed for this report are not equitably accessible through public drug plans across the country or are not accessible at all.
  • "Yet, there are significant barriers impeding access to new medications through public drug plans, leaving the lives of many Canadians with mental illness at risk."

Government of Canada Announces Brampton-based 9-8-8 Network partner

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The Government of Canada is taking steps to help ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports—whenever and wherever they need them.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is taking steps to help ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports—whenever and wherever they need them.
  • In July, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for the implementation and operation of 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, building on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
  • CAMH is the largest mental health teaching hospital in Canada and one of the world's leading research centres in its field.
  • If an individual is interested in becoming a responder, they can visit the Talk Suicide Canada website at Volunteer with Talk Suicide Canada or Work with Talk Suicide Canada .

BMO Marks World Mental Health Day with $5 Million to CAMH to Drive Innovation in Research for Mental Health

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO marked World Mental Health Day this year with a $5 million donation to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO marked World Mental Health Day this year with a $5 million donation to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto.
  • Together with CAMH, BMO's donation will help people living with mental illness by accelerating research and access to world-class mental health care through four strategic priorities: neuroinformatics, digital health innovation, education, and research.
  • "We are grateful to BMO for their continued support of CAMH and life-saving mental health research," said Deborah Gillis, President & CEO, CAMH Foundation.
  • October 10 is World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

Lung Health Foundation Welcomes Rachel Jacobs as New Vice President of Partnerships and Development

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Jacobs as the new Vice President of Partnerships and Development.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Lung Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Jacobs as the new Vice President of Partnerships and Development.
  • Prior to joining the Lung Health Foundation, Rachel held senior roles in several prominent organizations.
  • On her appointment, Rachel Jacobs remarked, "It's an honour to be part of the Lung Health Foundation at such a critical and transformative time.
  • The Lung Health Foundation aims to change the narrative surrounding lung disease, ensuring its prevalence and significance remain top of mind.

Study Finds Benefits of Telephone Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bariatric Surgery Patients

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research looking at the mental health and eating behaviours of patients 1-year after bariatric surgery has found that a short, 7-session telephone cognitive behavioural therapy (Tele-CBT) intervention is helpful in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, binge eating and emotional eating.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research looking at the mental health and eating behaviours of patients 1-year after bariatric surgery has found that a short, 7-session telephone cognitive behavioural therapy (Tele-CBT) intervention is helpful in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, binge eating and emotional eating.
  • This team, led by researchers out of the University Health Network (UHN), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), recruited 306 patients across three bariatric surgery programs in Ontario – the UHN Bariatric Centre of Excellence, the Humber River Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program, and the Ottawa Hospital Bariatric Centre of Excellence.
  • Approximately half of these patients received the Tele-CBT intervention 1-year after bariatric surgery, while the other half of patients received standard follow-up care provided by their respective hospital sites.
  • Results from this research provide data to support the widespread use of CBT to support patients with difficulties after bariatric surgery.