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A-1 Prevalence & Nature of Mental Health in Young People (BT)

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Research	Reports/Resources
Overview Waddell, C., McEwan, K., Shepherd, C. A., Offord, D. R., & Hua, J. M. (2005). A public health strategy to improve the mental health of Canadian children. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 50, 226–233 Waddell, C. & Shepherd, C. (2002). Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Children and Youth : A research update prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development, October 2002. Mental Health Evaluation and Community Consultation Unit (MHECCU), Lee, Boon-Ooi (2009) Relationships between Adolescents' Preferred Sources of Help and Emotional Distress, Ambivalence over Emotional Expression, and Causal Attribution of Symptoms: A Singapore Study Rickwood, Debra;White, Angela; Eckersley, Richard (2007) Overview of Current Trends in Mental Health Problems for Australia's Youth and Adolescents Clinical Psychologist, v11 n3 p72-78 Nov 2007 Holden, E. Wayne;Blau, Gary M. (2006) An Expanded Perspective on Children's Mental Health American Psychologist, v61 n6 p642-644 Sep 2006 Harden A, Rees R, Shepherd J,Brunton G, Oliver S, Oakley A(2001) Young people and mental health: a systematic review of research on barriers and facilitators. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London. Jivanjee, Pauline;Kruzich, Jean M.;Gordon, Lynwood J.(2009) The Age of Uncertainty: Parent Perspectives on the Transitions of Young People with Mental Health Difficulties to Adulthood Journal of Child and Family Studies, v18 n4 p435-446 Aug 2009 Lunsky, Y.;Garcin, N.;Morin, D.;Cobigo, V.; Bradley, E. (2007) Mental Health Services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Canada: Findings from a National Survey Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v20 n5 p439-447 Sep 2007 Sawyer, M. G.;Miller-Lewis, L. R.;Clark, J. J. (2007) The Mental Health of 13-17 Year-Olds in Australia: Findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v36 n2 p185-194 Feb 2007 Heled, Edna;Read, John (2005) Young Peoples' Opinions about the Causes of, and Solutions to, New Zealand's High Youth Suicide Rate Manti, Eirini;Scholte, Evert M.;Van Berckelaer-Onnes, Ina A. (2009) A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Childhood Developmental Disorders between Schoolchildren in the Netherlands and Greece European Journal of Special Needs Education, v24 n4 p437-454 Nov 2009 British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, v37 n4 p435-457 Nov 2009 Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v35 n2 p170-180 Apr 2005 Hinton, Christina;Miyamoto, Koji;Della-Chiesa, Bruno (2008) Brain Research, Learning and Emotions: implications for education research, policy and practice”. European Journal of Education volume 43, No 1, Blackwell Publishing (April, 2008) Mojtabai, Ramin;Olfson, Mark (2008) Parental Detection of Youth's Self-Harm Behavior Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v38 n1 p60-73 Feb 2008 Morgan A. Identifying key assets for adolescent health: experience from four countries. In: Morgan A, Ziglio E, Davies M, eds. International health and development: investing in assets of individuals, communities and organisations. New York, NY, Springer Rowling L, Martin G, Walker L. Mental health promotion concepts and practice young people. Australia: McGraw-Hill, 2002. Williams S, Saxena S, McQueen D. The momentum for mental health promotion. Int J of Health Promot Ed. Promotion & Education Supplement 2 2005. Bearinger L, Blum R. Adolescent medicine and psychiatry: Trends, issues, and needs. Psychiatr Ann 1987; 17(12):775-779. Rowling L, Martin G, Walker L, editors. Mental health promotion concepts and practice young people. Australia: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 84-96 Esman AH (Ed); Flaherty LT (Ed); et al. Adolescent psychiatry: development and clinical studies, Vol 24. Annals of the American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry. (pp.75-89). Hillsdale, NJ US: The Analytic Press, Inc. viii, 1999. MMWR Morb Mortality Wkly Rep . 2005 Oct 7; 54(39):985-9. Mental health in the United States: health care and well being of children with chronic emotional, behavioral, or developmental problems—United States, 2001. Statistics Canada. (2003). Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental health and well-being. The Daily. Retrieved from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dailyquotidien/030903/dq030903a-eng.htm Waddell, C., McEwan, K., Shepherd, C.A., Offord, D.R., Hua, J.M. (2005). A public health strategy to improve the mental health of Canadian children. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 50(4), 226,33. Kinark Child and Family Services (2007). “Strudy shows children’s mental health still taboo in Canada.” Retrieved from http://www.kinark.on.ca/news/ news02StudyMediaRelease.aspx Jacob, P., Yim, R., Ohinmaa, A., Eng, K., Dewa, C.S., Bland, R., Block, R.Slomp, M. (2008). Expenditures for mental health and addictions for Canadian provinces in 2003-2004. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 53(5), 306-313. Mary Ellen O’Connell, Thomas Boat, and Kenneth E. Warner, Ed (2009) Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People Progress and Possibilities NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL AND INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS, Washington, DC Jane Sixsmith, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn, Collette Fleming, Sioban O'Higgins (2007) Childrens', parents' and teachers' perceptions of child wellbeing Health Education Vol 7, Issue 6 pp. 511-523 American Psychiatric Association. (2000) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Current Manual Arlington, Virginia American Psychiatric Publishing Inc.	Child and Youth Mental Health Framework: An Evergreen Framework (Mental health Commission of Canada) One of the key initiatives of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is to develop a Mental Health Strategy for Canada. As part of the strategy the Child and Youth Advisory Committee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is advancing the development of a framework specific to the needs of child and youth mental health. The proposed framework, entitled Evergreen, will complement and provide a child and youth context to the Mental Health Strategy for Canada. World Health Organization (2003). Investing in mental health. Geneva, Autor Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (2006) Out of the Shadows at Last: Highlights and Recommendations. Highlights and Recommendations of the Final Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Government of Canada Part One and Part Two Understanding children's wellbeing: a national survey of young people's wellbeing Children's Society. (2010). London: Children's Society. The Children's Society, in collaboration with the University of York, has published this first report on a major survey of young people in the UK, which consisted of 7,000 young people aged 10-15. The general picture was most youth were faring well, with 7-10% said to have low wellbeing. These initial results confirm research from other countries, that at a broad level: individual and family characteristics explain relatively little of the variations in overall wellbeing; and factors such as life events and the quality of relationships play a bigger part in explaining these variations. National Institute for Health Care Management. (2005). Children’s mental health: An overview and key considerations for health system stakeholders. Washington, DC: NIHCM Foundation Health Canada. A report on mental illness in Canada. Health Canada Editorial Board Mental Illness in Canada, 2002. National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. (2009). Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People: Progress and Possibilities. Committee on Prevention of Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse Among Children, Youth and Young Adults: Research Advances and Promising Interventions. Mary Ellen O’Connell, Thomas Boat, and Kenneth E. Warner, Editors. Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. (2003). Achieving the promise: Transforming mental health care in America. Final report (DHHS Publication No. SMA-03-3832). Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Canadian Mental Health Association (2002) A Report on Mental illness in Canada This report is designed to raise the profile of mental illness among government, NGOs, and the industry, education, workplace, and academic sectors. It describes major mental illnesses and outlines their incidence and prevalence, causation, impact, stigma, and prevention and treatment. Policy makers will find the information valuable for shaping policies and services aimed at improving the quality of life of mental health consumers. Public Health Agency of Canada. Economic burden of mental health problems in Canada. Stephens T, Joubert N. Chronic Dis Can 2001;22. Canadian Institute for Health Information (2009) Improving the Health of Canadians: Exploring Positive Mental Health, Ottawa, ON, Author Mental Health Commission of Canada (2009) Recovery and Well-being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada, Calgary, AB, Author Suicide-Related Research in Canada: A Descriptive Overview A bibliography of Canadian suicide research references has been appended to this document. Further, an updated bibliography, developed by the Centre for Suicide Prevention and the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia, has been developed for Health Canada, and appears as a separate document. Together, the two bibliographies provide a gateway to research on suicide in Canada published during the period 1985 through 2003. Mental Health Promotion For People With Mental Illness - A Discussion Paper With a growing emphasis, supported by the literature, on promoting health by focusing on individuals' strengths, capacities, and recovery capabilities, mental health promotion is becoming an increasingly relevant concept. This paper explores the potential of mental health promotion for people with mental illness. A Report on Mental Illnesses in Canada (2002) Public Health Agency of Canada This report on Mental Illnesses in Canada is designed to raise the profile of mental illness among government and non-government organizations, and the industry, education, workplace, and academic sectors. It describes five major mental illnesses and suicide, and outlines their incidence and prevalence, causation, impact, stigma, and prevention and treatment. Mental Health of the Canadian Population: A Comprehensive Analysis Chronic Diseases in Canada Vol.20. No. 3, 2000 All Together Now: How families are affected by depression and manic depression Depression and manic depression are among the most common illnesses in our society, affecting more than 10 out of every 100 people. The All Together Now booklet was designed to help families live and cope with depression and manic depression and provide meaningful coping strategies for families. The booklet, based on the findings of a major research project, was prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Divorce and the mental health of children (Statistics Canada, 2005) The study found that children whose parents eventually divorce show higher levels of depression, as well as higher levels of anti-social behaviour, than children whose parents remain married. Youth Depressive Symptoms and Changes in Relationships with Parents and Peers (Statistics Canada, 2005) This study examines links between changes in relationships with parents and peers during adolescence and adolescent depressive symptoms. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Mental health and well-being. (Statistics Canada Web Page) Mentally Healthy Communities: A Collection of Papers (Canadian Population Health Initiative, 2009 In this collection of papers, the authors explore the questions, "What contributes to a mentally healthy community?" and "What makes some communities more mentally healthy or resilient than others?" The Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) commissioned these papers from experts from across Canada and internationally to foster discussion of the complex ways in which individual, social, cultural, physical and socio-economic determinants may affect individual and community mental health.These papers represent a cross-section of views on diverse topics including workplace mental health, the role of social capital and mental health promotion. In addition, they provide new perspectives on potential indicators of community mental health. Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA (2008) Youngsters' Mental Health and Pyschosocial Problems: What are the Data? Report Nova Scotia Department of Health (2004) Depression in Nova Scotia - Canadian Community Health Survey Topics Cycle 3.1 Halifax, NS Author Teen Mental Health (Web Site) Teenmentalhealth.org is an award-winning website dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. Teenmentalhealth.org is developed by Dr. Stan Kutcher and the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health. Toward Recovery and Well-Being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada released in November 2009 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada this report marked the end of the first phase of the work of the Mental Health Commission of Canada to develop a mental health strategy for the country. This framework sets out seven goals for WHAT a transformed mental health system – one that will enable everyone living in Canada to have the opportunity to achieve the best possible mental health and wellbeing – should look like. The second phase of mental health strategy development will involve developing a comprehensive strategic plan for HOW to achieve the framework vision and seven goals. As the next step, a series of Roundtables on key topics will be held between March and September 2010. Approximately 25 people reflecting a cross-section of stakeholders will be invited to each Roundtable. Joubert, N., Taylor, L. & Williams, I. (1996). Mental Health Promotion: The Time Is Now. Ottawa: Mental Health Promotion Unit, Health Canada. Health Canada. (2000). Risk, vulnerability, resilience: Health system implications. Ottawa: Supply and Services Canada

Research

Reports/Resources

Overview

Waddell, C., McEwan, K., Shepherd, C. A., Offord, D. R., & Hua, J. M. (2005). A public health strategy to improve the mental health of Canadian children. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 50, 226–233

Waddell, C. & Shepherd, C. (2002). Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Children and Youth : A research update prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development, October 2002. Mental Health Evaluation and Community Consultation Unit (MHECCU),

Lee, Boon-Ooi (2009) Relationships between Adolescents' Preferred Sources of Help and Emotional Distress, Ambivalence over Emotional Expression, and Causal Attribution of Symptoms: A Singapore Study

Rickwood, Debra;White, Angela; Eckersley, Richard (2007) Overview of Current Trends in Mental Health Problems for Australia's Youth and Adolescents Clinical Psychologist, v11 n3 p72-78 Nov 2007

Holden, E. Wayne;Blau, Gary M. (2006) An Expanded Perspective on Children's Mental Health American Psychologist, v61 n6 p642-644 Sep 2006

Harden A, Rees R, Shepherd J,Brunton G, Oliver S, Oakley A(2001) Young people and mental health: a systematic review of research on barriers and facilitators. London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London.

Jivanjee, Pauline;Kruzich, Jean M.;Gordon, Lynwood J.(2009) The Age of Uncertainty: Parent Perspectives on the Transitions of Young People with Mental Health Difficulties to Adulthood Journal of Child and Family Studies, v18 n4 p435-446 Aug 2009

Lunsky, Y.;Garcin, N.;Morin, D.;Cobigo, V.; Bradley, E. (2007) Mental Health Services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Canada: Findings from a National Survey
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v20 n5 p439-447 Sep 2007
Sawyer, M. G.;Miller-Lewis, L. R.;Clark, J. J. (2007) The Mental Health of 13-17 Year-Olds in Australia: Findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v36 n2 p185-194 Feb 2007

Heled, Edna;Read, John (2005) Young Peoples' Opinions about the Causes of, and Solutions to, New Zealand's High Youth Suicide Rate

Manti, Eirini;Scholte, Evert M.;Van Berckelaer-Onnes, Ina A. (2009) A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Childhood Developmental Disorders between Schoolchildren in the Netherlands and Greece European Journal of Special Needs Education, v24 n4 p437-454 Nov 2009

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, v37 n4 p435-457 Nov 2009 Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v35 n2 p170-180 Apr 2005
Hinton, Christina;Miyamoto, Koji;Della-Chiesa, Bruno (2008) Brain Research, Learning and Emotions: implications for education research, policy and practice”. European Journal of Education volume 43, No 1, Blackwell Publishing (April, 2008)

Mojtabai, Ramin;Olfson, Mark (2008) Parental Detection of Youth's Self-Harm Behavior Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v38 n1 p60-73 Feb 2008
Morgan A. Identifying key assets for adolescent health: experience from four countries. In: Morgan A, Ziglio E, Davies M, eds. International health and development: investing in assets of individuals, communities and organisations. New York, NY, Springer

Rowling L, Martin G, Walker L. Mental health promotion concepts and practice young people. Australia: McGraw-Hill, 2002.

Williams S, Saxena S, McQueen D. The momentum for mental health promotion. Int J of Health Promot Ed. Promotion & Education Supplement 2 2005.

Bearinger L, Blum R. Adolescent medicine and psychiatry: Trends, issues, and needs. Psychiatr Ann 1987; 17(12):775-779.

Rowling L, Martin G, Walker L, editors. Mental health promotion concepts and practice young people. Australia: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 84-96

Esman AH (Ed); Flaherty LT (Ed); et al. Adolescent psychiatry: development and clinical studies, Vol 24. Annals of the American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry.
(pp.75-89). Hillsdale, NJ US: The Analytic Press, Inc. viii, 1999.
MMWR Morb Mortality Wkly Rep . 2005 Oct 7; 54(39):985-9. Mental health in the United States: health care and well being of children with chronic emotional, behavioral, or developmental problems—United States, 2001.

Statistics Canada. (2003). Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental
health and well-being. The Daily. Retrieved from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dailyquotidien/030903/dq030903a-eng.htm

Waddell, C., McEwan, K., Shepherd, C.A., Offord, D.R., Hua, J.M. (2005). A public health strategy to improve the mental health of Canadian children. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 50(4), 226,33.

Kinark Child and Family Services (2007). “Strudy shows children’s mental health still taboo in Canada.” Retrieved from http://www.kinark.on.ca/news/ news02StudyMediaRelease.aspx

Jacob, P., Yim, R., Ohinmaa, A., Eng, K., Dewa, C.S., Bland, R., Block, R.Slomp, M. (2008). Expenditures for mental health and addictions for Canadian provinces in 2003-2004. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 53(5), 306-313.

Mary Ellen O’Connell, Thomas Boat, and Kenneth E. Warner, Ed (2009) Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People Progress and Possibilities NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL AND INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS, Washington, DC

Jane Sixsmith, Saoirse Nic Gabhainn, Collette Fleming, Sioban O'Higgins (2007) Childrens', parents' and teachers' perceptions of child wellbeing Health Education Vol 7, Issue 6 pp. 511-523

American Psychiatric Association. (2000) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Current Manual Arlington, Virginia American Psychiatric Publishing Inc.

Child and Youth Mental Health Framework: An Evergreen Framework (Mental health Commission of Canada) One of the key initiatives of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is to develop a Mental Health Strategy for Canada. As part of the strategy the Child and Youth Advisory Committee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is advancing the development of a framework specific to the needs of child and youth mental health. The proposed framework, entitled Evergreen, will complement and provide a child and youth context to the Mental Health Strategy for Canada.

World Health Organization (2003). Investing in mental health. Geneva, Autor

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (2006) Out of the Shadows at Last: Highlights and Recommendations. Highlights and Recommendations of the Final Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Government of Canada Part One and Part Two
Understanding children's wellbeing: a national survey of young people's wellbeing Children's Society. (2010). London: Children's Society.
The Children's Society, in collaboration with the University of York, has published this first report on a major survey of young people in the UK, which consisted of 7,000 young people aged 10-15. The general picture was most youth were faring well, with 7-10% said to have low wellbeing. These initial results confirm research from other countries, that at a broad level: individual and family characteristics explain relatively little of the variations in overall wellbeing; and factors such as life events and the quality of relationships play a bigger part in explaining these variations.
National Institute for Health Care Management. (2005). Children’s mental health: An overview and key considerations for health system stakeholders. Washington, DC: NIHCM Foundation

Health Canada. A report on mental illness in Canada. Health Canada Editorial Board Mental Illness in Canada, 2002.
National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. (2009). Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People: Progress and Possibilities. Committee on Prevention of Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse Among Children, Youth and Young Adults: Research Advances and Promising Interventions. Mary Ellen O’Connell, Thomas Boat, and Kenneth E. Warner, Editors. Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. (2003). Achieving the promise: Transforming mental health care in America. Final report (DHHS Publication No. SMA-03-3832). Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Canadian Mental Health Association (2002) A Report on Mental illness in Canada This report is designed to raise the profile of mental illness among government, NGOs, and the industry, education, workplace, and academic sectors. It describes major mental illnesses and outlines their incidence and prevalence, causation, impact, stigma, and prevention and treatment. Policy makers will find the information valuable for shaping policies and services aimed at improving the quality of life of mental health consumers.

Public Health Agency of Canada. Economic burden of mental health problems in Canada. Stephens T, Joubert N. Chronic Dis Can 2001;22.

Canadian Institute for Health Information (2009) Improving the Health of Canadians: Exploring Positive Mental Health, Ottawa, ON, Author

Mental Health Commission of Canada (2009) Recovery and Well-being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada, Calgary, AB, Author

Suicide-Related Research in Canada: A Descriptive Overview A bibliography of Canadian suicide research references has been appended to this document. Further, an updated bibliography, developed by the Centre for Suicide Prevention and the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia, has been developed for Health Canada, and appears as a separate document. Together, the two bibliographies provide a gateway to research on suicide in Canada published during the period 1985 through 2003.

Mental Health Promotion For People With Mental Illness - A Discussion Paper With a growing emphasis, supported by the literature, on promoting health by focusing on individuals' strengths, capacities, and recovery capabilities, mental health promotion is becoming an increasingly relevant concept. This paper explores the potential of mental health promotion for people with mental illness.

A Report on Mental Illnesses in Canada (2002) Public Health Agency of Canada This report on Mental Illnesses in Canada is designed to raise the profile of mental illness among government and non-government organizations, and the industry, education, workplace, and academic sectors. It describes five major mental illnesses and suicide, and outlines their incidence and prevalence, causation, impact, stigma, and prevention and treatment.

Mental Health of the Canadian Population: A Comprehensive Analysis Chronic Diseases in Canada Vol.20. No. 3, 2000

All Together Now: How families are affected by depression and manic depression Depression and manic depression are among the most common illnesses in our society, affecting more than 10 out of every 100 people. The All Together Now booklet was designed to help families live and cope with depression and manic depression and provide meaningful coping strategies for families. The booklet, based on the findings of a major research project, was prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Divorce and the mental health of children (Statistics Canada, 2005) The study found that children whose parents eventually divorce show higher levels of depression, as well as higher levels of anti-social behaviour, than children whose parents remain married.

Youth Depressive Symptoms and Changes in Relationships with Parents and Peers (Statistics Canada, 2005) This study examines links between changes in relationships with parents and peers during adolescence and adolescent depressive symptoms. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth.

Mental health and well-being. (Statistics Canada Web Page)

Mentally Healthy Communities: A Collection of Papers (Canadian Population Health Initiative, 2009 In this collection of papers, the authors explore the questions, "What contributes to a mentally healthy community?" and "What makes some communities more mentally healthy or resilient than others?" The Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) commissioned these papers from experts from across Canada and internationally to foster discussion of the complex ways in which individual, social, cultural, physical and socio-economic determinants may affect individual and community mental health.These papers represent a cross-section of views on diverse topics including workplace mental health, the role of social capital and mental health promotion. In addition, they provide new perspectives on potential indicators of community mental health.

Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA (2008) Youngsters' Mental Health and Pyschosocial Problems: What are the Data? Report

Nova Scotia Department of Health (2004) Depression in Nova Scotia - Canadian Community Health Survey Topics Cycle 3.1 Halifax, NS Author

Teen Mental Health (Web Site) Teenmentalhealth.org is an award-winning website dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. Teenmentalhealth.org is developed by Dr. Stan Kutcher and the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health.
Toward Recovery and Well-Being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada released in November 2009 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada this report marked the end of the first phase of the work of the Mental Health Commission of Canada to develop a mental health strategy for the country. This framework sets out seven goals for WHAT a transformed mental health system – one that will enable everyone living in Canada to have the opportunity to achieve the best possible mental health and wellbeing – should look like. The second phase of mental health strategy development will involve developing a comprehensive strategic plan for HOW to achieve the framework vision and seven goals. As the next step, a series of Roundtables on key topics will be held between March and September 2010. Approximately 25 people reflecting a cross-section of stakeholders will be invited to each Roundtable.
Joubert, N., Taylor, L. & Williams, I. (1996). Mental Health Promotion: The Time Is Now. Ottawa: Mental Health Promotion Unit, Health Canada.
Health Canada. (2000). Risk, vulnerability, resilience: Health system implications. Ottawa: Supply and Services Canada

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