Mental health and the law Involuntary admission to hospital The Ontario Mental Health Act (1990) defines categories of psychiatric institutions, the...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
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
What helps recovery?What helps recovery? Explore the CHIME diagram to find out how connectedness, hope, identity, meaning...Read more
What is harm reduction?The Ontario branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association defines harm reduction is an evidence-based,...Read more