Family inclusion for physiciansFollow these four steps, developed by Canadian physicians in family practice, to "Organizing Your Practice...Read more
4th Annual Canadian Mental Health CheckupMental health remains a challenge for many Canadians and their families. This presentation summarizes the...Read more
Ontario health providers talk about caregiversThis report, "Stories Shared, Voices Heard: Ontario's Healthcare Providers", describes findings and themes from discussions...Read more
Opioid crisis: Be trauma-informedCanada is in the midst of a serious and growing opioid crisis. This resource for...Read more
Are you really ready to talk to families?"Talking to Families about Mental Illness: What Clinicians Need to Know," prepares health providers for...Read more
Assessment tools to help familiesFamilies that are still intact after years of difficult times, caused by one or more...Read more
Primer: Talking with family caregivers"100 Ways to Support Recovery" is a great primer for health providers that want to...Read more
Guide for health policy makersThis comprehensive guide helps service providers to assess their systems of support for family caregivers...Read more
Mental health meter: What’s your score?Take the "Mental Health Meter" questionnaire to learn about the characteristics of good mental health...Read more
Starter guide for mental wellbeingFor many adults, caregiving is the hardest thing they've done--it's an all-of-a-sudden thing that starts...Read more
New to meditation? Start hereMeditation is a tool to encourage us to focus on how we are coping and...Read more
Guide: Caring for yourselfYou may have a relative struggling with anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, a friend with...Read more
10 tips for families coping with addictionHere's an article for families with a loved one who is dealing with an addiction,...Read more
4 videos talking about self-careFind out why it's important to balance your own needs with the needs of the...Read more
Mental illness: For parents with adult children at homeIf your adult child has a mental illness and has come back home to live...Read more
Self-care inventory comes with adviceNo one takes a quiz about stress if they're feeling light and free. So, you...Read more
When caregiving causes anxietyAnxiety is a complex emotional response that’s similar to fear. Where fear is associated with...Read more
Preventing parent burnoutParenting a child with mental health issues is hard work. Here are 12 tips that may...Read more
Mental health and the law Involuntary admission to hospital The Ontario Mental Health Act (1990) defines categories of psychiatric institutions, the...Read more
Do this in a crisis Is this a mental health crisis? A mental health crisis is a non-life threatening situation where a...Read more
Do this in an emergency Is this a mental health emergency? A mental health emergency is a life threatening situation where...Read more
How can family peer support help me?Sharing your concerns with others who understand what you are feeling can help. That’s where...Read more
Parents waiting for mental health servicesMental health problems are common in children and youth. Unfortunately, it can take months for...Read more
Helping a loved one with schizophreniaYour support is important when a loved one has schizophrenia but it's not always easy....Read more
When should I join a support group?When you are feeling isolated and alone and you need to communicate with like-minded people,...Read more
Health system lingo & acronyms explainedOur health system relies on common definitions and acronyms to expedite documentation and information exchange....Read more
Identifying barriers to recoveryIdentifying obstacles to recovery can sometimes make the process easier to manage. Read about common...Read more
The secret to transforming the addiction and mental health system"It's Not About Us: The Secret to Transforming the Mental Health and Addiction System" is...Read more
How to get a psychiatric assessmentWhen our loved ones appear to be suffering from mental illness, are perceived to be...Read more
Transition from hospital to home Hospital discharge planning advice for caregivers: Patient discharge from the hospital and the transition back to...Read more