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Mental illness can be a devastating illness for anyone; however, it is especially difficult for young adults as it often disrupts their education, career plans and the raising of a young family.  The symptoms of psychosis can confuse the mind, disorient perceptions, and unsettle important relationships with family and friends.  But there is hope, schizophrenia and psy ... Read More »

Dear Colleagues: 

Here is an excellent web site with interviews with numerous leaders in the recovery movement. Good resource for consumer groups, as well as family members. Show the clip and then have group discussions. Watch Pat's video where she talk about her mental health health and how she sorts it all out. You may not agree with everything, but it is provocative ... Read More »

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) recognizes that an ample supply and range of quality community housing and related supports is important to successful community living and recovery for persons living with mental health problems and illnesses and is developing a National Housing Strategy. As part of this process the MHCC has funded the Community Support and Research Unit (CSRU) of the Centre ... Read More »

Currently, The Accessible Channel, also known as TACtv, is airing on Bell TV, Rogers, Shaw, Star Choice, Cogeco, and SaskTel to provide a detailed picture of television for the blind, vision impaired and persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

In a decision issued July 24th, the CRTC approved an application from The National Broadcast Reading Service Inc. (NBRS) for T ... Read More »

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Often, when we talk of the "lived experience" or "experiencial knowledge" of living with a mental health issue, people don't understand what we mean. They feel that because they live with or, as in the case of mental health professionals, work with us, that they have this knowledge. Recently Dr. Linda Bayers, my Executive Director at work, came across this quote that I think explains i ... Read More »

 

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is issuing two Requests for Interest (RFI's) related to our 10-year Anti-stigma / Anti-discrimination Initiative. 

We know that to be effective in our goa ... Read More »

Are you looking for a special Mothers Day gift? 
 

Seeking a symbol of support for a loved one who is living a life of Recovery from the diagnosis of a mental illness? 

Are you seeking to find somet ... Read More »