The stigma regarding mental health is prevalent. We have no issues going to the doctor if we have a cold or the mechanic is something is wrong with the car.
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Mental Health
The Cost of Racism…
on July 2nd, 2019
I cannot imagine that there is a person of color who has been shielded from direct or indirect racism in a society that struggles to recognize people’s value. There are some that “pass” that may escape the daily barrage. The effect is sadly still drastic and affects the mind, body, spirit…how we see ourselves, how
How to Trust That People Will Change Going Forward
on March 7th, 2019
Partners promise that they will change once they are alerted to a problem. Friends will swear on their life that they will not make the same mistake again that may challenge the friendship and underlying trust. Coworkers and employees will easily say that they will change going forward or that “this will never happen again”.
Over-Medicating to Manage Behaviour is Damaging and Wasteful
on October 23rd, 2017
It’s time to talk about the overuse of antipsychotics among adults with developmental disabilities Inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic medications – drugs like Risperdal, Zyprexa and Abilify – to seniors, especially those in long-term care with conditions like dementia, has been a hot topic across Canada in recent years. We’ve also increasingly heard about the high
Can $11 Billion End Homelessness in Canada?
on April 21st, 2017
Building structures isn’t enough. But by bringing together supports and housing, we can give homes to people who struggle with health and shelter needs We’ve grown accustomed to seeing homeless people walk among us in countless North American cities. They’re often in the shadows, and often show visible signs of duress from addiction, mental illness
How Communities can Work Together to Prevent Suicide
on September 9th, 2014
The period of highest risk is during the first six months after the onset of a physical or mental illness The death of comedian Robin Williams last month sparked a worldwide discussion about suicide, its underlying causes and how it might be prevented. And, with World Suicide Prevention Day taking place Sept. 10, the subject
Mental Health Treatment for Federally Sentenced Black Women
on April 5th, 2013
As Canada develops its own policy response to challenges in providing mental health treatment to the growing Black population in its correctional systems, it can learn from the best practices of other jurisdictions, like the United Kingdom. Promoting and protecting the rights of federally sentenced women is essential to guaranteeing the safety and well-being of all Canadians.
Could MAiD Expansion Lead to its Use on Children?
Expanding MAiD to the mentally ill takes us down a slippery slope, critics warn