By admin on 14/05/2008 3:36 AM

This book describes the creation and the evolution of mental health care from the standpoint of people who were sidelined and stifled, but who gradually rallied and even rebelled in order to create services which are tailored to their realities. For the past 185 years, these struggles have brought about profound changes in New Brunswick's mental health system's landscape; so that today, many no longer see themselves as passive consumers.

In this original book, the first of its kind in Ca ... Read More »

By admin on 14/05/2008 3:35 AM

The numbers have been reconciled and as of March 31, 2008, the BUILT Network has supported 602 people who have mental health issues and a history of prolonged unemployment into mainstream employment.

Currently the BUILT Nework has community based sites in New Westminster, BC, Calgary, AB, Winnipeg, MB, North Bay, ON, St. Catharines, ON, and Moncton, NB. Also offered in both official languages is the on-line BUILT Network skills development program to support participants in communi ... Read More »

By admin on 14/05/2008 3:33 AM

Important Eating Disorders Research

The University of Melbourne and ORYGEN Research Centre, Australia, is trying to develop best-practice guidelines for people who wish to help a family member, friend or colleague who they suspect is developing or experiencing an eating disorder. They are looking for past-patients/consumers who have experienced eating disorders, or people who have cared for them, to respond to an online survey about how consumers with an eating disorder should be approach ... Read More »

By admin on 14/05/2008 3:32 AM

New study measures links between mental health, youth delinquency and criminal behaviour

Hyperactivity, depression, harsh parenting linked to aggression and property delinquency among youth

For Further Information
http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=media_29apr2008_e

By admin on 14/05/2008 3:30 AM

The survey is being conducted by
PatientView, in association with the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH) and GAMIAN-Europe, as well as the European family and carer federation, EUFAMI, which also welcomes any new initiative for patients which will lead to a better understanding of Bipolar Depression. and help an exciting new project to create a global website for people living with bipolar depression. The intention is that the website will be designed by people with bipolar themselves ... Read More »

By admin on 24/04/2008 6:47 AM

Once again the BUILT Network program superseded their employment targets for the fiscal year.

With final numbers in, the Customer Service Skills Development program served 348 persons with mental health issues and supported 245 of those served to enhance their employability. 164 program participants entered the workforce and 22 others went back to school.

Once again this program has proved itself invaluable to the mental health consumer/survivor community across Canada.

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By admin on 24/04/2008 6:46 AM

Only Canadian Finalist in 2008 Stockholm Challenge's Health Category
mindyourmind.ca is once again recognized internationally for its innovation and leading practices in youth engagement by the Stockholm Challenge, the world's leading Information and Communication Technology prize. In 2006, mindyourmind.ca ranked top 5 in the world for best innovative applications in Information Communication Technology in Health Care, with the winning prize going to Operation Village Health, a Harvar ... Read More »

By admin on 24/04/2008 6:45 AM

"Our Voice" is pleased to invite everyone to two defining events in Moncton.

Book Launch, Saturday April 19th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1005 Main, Fundy Room (Lower Floor)
DARE TO IMAGINE: From Lunatics to Citizens
A Survivors History of Mental Health in New Brunswick, by Eugène LeBlanc and Nérée St-Amand

This book describes the creation and the evolution of mental health care from the standpoint of people who were sidelin ... Read More »

By admin on 24/04/2008 6:42 AM

Registration now Open!

The registration process for the International Conference on Self-Determination being held in Detroit Michigan, May 27 - 29, 2008 is now available.

International perspectives on progressive notions of mental health recovery, family supports, community membership, ending forced impoverishment and system change requirements will be part of the focus of the conference. The meetings will feature leaders from across disability and aging and relate t ... Read More »

By admin on 08/04/2008 4:04 AM

Daniel Fisher, MD, PhD, talks about hope and recovery for people who have struggled with mental illness. (YouTube Video)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP_EW9u_TTw[/url]