Paving Way for Standardized Mental Health, Substance Use Care

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Ottawa – Everyone in Canada deserves a health system that provides each of us with access to the services we need, when and where we need them. The availability and types of mental health and substance use supports can vary across Canada, which can lead to inconsistencies in quality and accessibility. To help address this challenge, Health Canada commissioned the …

Mental Health Week: ‘My Story’ is about sharing stories, experiences

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Ottawa – On Mental Health Week, this year’s theme, My Story, is about sharing stories and experiences with each other to benefit our mental health, break down stigma, and help others feel that they are not alone. Mental health and substance use issues affect us all. To meet people where they are, we must prioritize effective mental health care—whenever and …