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March 9, 2021
NEWS
Community Living Ontario Policy Snapshot

The Myth of Economies of Scale in Developmental Services

It is commonly believed that large congregated residential facilities for people who have developmental disabilities are less expensive to operate than group homes or supported independent living.

Yet information from the United States shows that, even for people with high support needs, large congregated facilities are in fact more costly than small group homes or supported independent living. Furthermore, smaller settings have been shown to support a higher quality of life among residents.  Read the full report here.
Mental Health Commission of Canada set to Inquire, Inspire and Improve
 
The MHCC has released its 10-year strategic plan called Answering the Call that aims at transformational change in Canada's mental health landscape. Learn More
Mental Health Commission of Canada: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
 
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has created a resource to help individuals navigate those difficult but extremely important conversations about suicide in the workplace.  The guide acts as a toolkit and offers resources and tip sheets. Learn More
Differences in the Brain's Energy Pathways Suggest Possible New Treatment Target for Schizophrenia
 
Researchers have discovered differences in the way schizophrenia subjects' brain cells generate and use energy.  These findings shed light on potential causes of brain pathologies underlying schizophrenia and point to a potential new treatment target. 
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New York Times: Should Your Cocktail Carry a Cancer Warning?
 
As many people stocked up on alcohol to get through the pandemic, health experts debated whether to put warnings on alcohol products identifying alcohol as the third leading cause of cancer behind tobacco and obesity. Read More 
Mental Health and Substance Use Health During COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of all Canadians, and in many cases it has impacted their mental health and substance use.  With continued economic hardships, changes to our daily routines and separation from loved ones, Canadians' mental health and substance use is expected to continue to worsen over the course of the pandemic.
Learn More 
This infographic is based on the article, “Adolescent psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown” by Guessoum et al. published in Psychiatry Research. 2020
RESOURCES: Educational Webinars & Podcasts 
Online Course:  Reducing Stigma and Promoting Recovery for Opioid Use
 
Learn about harm reduction strategies, recovery-oriented practice, and promising treatment strategies for people with opioid use disorders in this free, self-directed, online training for healthcare providers. 
This training was developed by the Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at CAMH with support from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.  Start Now 
Mental Health Commission: Tackling Structural Stigma in Healthcare
 
Many of us have watched our loved ones face stigma in the healthcare system when accessing treatment for their addiction and mental health problems.  Learn more about the sources and consequences of stigma and gain insights into how it can be addressed in this pre-recorded webinar. Watch Now
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Royal's 2021 Client & Family Relations Virtual Symposium
 
Date: March 26, 2021

On March 26, The Royal will present a virtual conference which will bring together client/family advisors and engagement staff from various healthcare organizations in the region to share promising engagement models for better impact and wellness outcomes for clients and families.
Register Today!
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