22, 2015 /CNW/ - As media and charitable organizations raise awareness of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) presented to the Ontario Finance Committee and called for the province to invest in dedicated support for seniors in long-term care ...
Indigenous youth in Northwestern Ontario who need mental health supports experience longer waits than non-Indigenous youth within the region and when compared to youth in urban areas. Limited access and extended waits can exacerbate symptoms, prolong distress, and increase risk for adverse outcomes. In...
In Ontario, about 14% of high school students reported having seriously contemplated #suicide in the past. There are #MentalHealth supports & crisis helplines available. Learn more: https://t.co/PltFArJKUc #WorldMentalHealthDay pic.twitter.com/8JM9yDmSRN— Kinga Surma (@KingaSurmaMPP) Octob...
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Ontario Shores uses its patient portal to enable patients to complete 99% of questionnaires online across eight clinics, for both in-person and virtual visits. It is the first mental health hospital in the world to receive three HIMSS Stage 7 achi...
Over 100 family members were interviewed—individually and in focus groups—to gain a picture of their lived experience and their perspective on reform of Ontario's mental health system. The thesis looks at needs of families in two ways. first, by examining the common themes of their experien...
“Ontario’s doctors will continue to work with the government to provide the mental health and addiction supports needed for both patients and health-care workers,” said OMA CEO Allan O’Dette. “The stronger our overall health-care system is, the better able we are to look after all aspe...
MindBeacon offers digital therapy to help clients manage mental health concerns related to depression, anxiety, insomnia & PTSD. Free therapy for Ontario residents
therapist-assisted Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TAiCBT) and Virtual (“face-to-face”) Therapy. The innovative partnership creates a healthcare ecosystem that is efficient, accessible, and responsive to the ever-evolving needs of the community healthcare sector and Ontario patients...
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) offers support to all eligible families of children and youth on the autism spectrum. Children and youth who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are eligible for the program. Children receive services and supports until the age of 18. ...
“Ontario is blessed with the some of the most innovative mental health and addictions services and supports in all of Canada. This award supports innovation and awards individuals and organizations who contribute to higher quality mental health and addi...