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OPDI NewsToGo Issue #244 - January 29, 2010
1. Mental Health Commission of Canada Roundtable Consultations
Here is the opportunity to submit your application to join roundtables to discuss the national mental health framework:
http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/Strategy.aspx
2. Other News from MHCC
The current President and CEO, Michael Howlett, is stepping down:
A part-time national consumer panel facilitator position is available:
Contract research paper opportunities RFPs have been posted:
http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/ResearchContractOpportunities.aspx
3. Province Expands Francophone Community Engagement within LHINs
The province has enacted a new regulation effective January 1, 2010 under the LHINs legislation that puts into place 5 new planning bodies that will increase responsiveness to planning and implementation of French-language healthcare services. The full press release is at:
4. OCAN Newsletter
In the latest edition of their newsletter, we find out more about the work of the Steering Committee and the ongoing progress of the pilot project in the North East LHIN. The newsletter is attached.
OCANUpdate_January2010_CMHCAP.pdf
5. OMHAKEN November/December 2009 Newsletter
In this issue of the Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge Exchange Network newsletter, the feature article is about an ongoing comparative study of supported employment programs across Canada. There is also a wrap-up of the recent Canadian Congress on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace. We have enclosed the PDF file for your attention.
OMHAKEN_Newsletter_November_December_2009.pdf
6. HRIS Quadrant Software Webinar Announcement (repeat)
The Community Care Information Management (CCIM) program’s HRIS project team has launched a new HRIS Quadrant Software Webinar for Community Mental Health and Addictions (CMH&A) and Community Support Services (CSS) organizations across the province.
The January 12th seminar was highly successful. Future presentations are scheduled for:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. EST
Thursday March 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. EST
Please refer to the attached announcement for full details.
HRIS_Quadrant_Software_Webinar_Annoucement.pdf
7. Ontario LHIN’s Emergency Room Closings Becomes a Hot Topic
The recent death of a young child linked to the integration of emergency room facilities in the Niagara Falls area has spurred media interest, and even the Ontario Ombudsman has become involved:
In a related story, the Canadian Association of ER physicians is calling for national standards in this field of care:
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100128/er_docs_100128/20100128?hub=Toronto
As an interesting aside, innovative research out of Halifax finds that using a psychologist to work with individuals complaining of chest pains was helpful in reducing repeat visits (and reducing ER services). The story notes that of every four patients presenting themselves in ER with chest pains, three had no physical reasons, and suggests an alternate diagnosis instead:
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/01/27/psychotherapy-emergency-room-halifax.html
8. “Thriving in 2010” – CMHA National Conference (London)
The conference website is here:
The deadline for presentation proposals (online only) is February 25, 2010:
http://www.thrivingin2010.ca/call-for-presenters.html
9. Self-Help Resource Centre Upcoming Workshops (Toronto)
These and other workshops can be found by visiting the website:
Decision-making in Groups: Monday, February 1, 2010 from 1 – 4 pm (Cost: $50)
How to Start a Peer Support Group: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 6 – 8 pm (Cost: $50)
Peer Support Group Facilitation Training: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Cost: $100)
Dealing with Conflict in Groups: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 1 – 4 pm (Cost: $50)
To register, email Rick Henry at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone (416) 487-4355 x21. The workshops take place at the SHRC office: 40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 219.
10. WRAP Training Available at What Next! (February in Toronto)
New Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) group will be starting in February at What Next! Limited spaces still available! What Next! is a C/S staffed peer support drop-in centre in North York. We’ve recently moved to near Downsview station and new members are always welcome! More information is available on our website:
A flyer is enclosed for your information.
11. Aging, Physical Health, and Mental Health
Two complementary research stories – one study that will study a link between high blood pressure and dementia, and the other which has shown an increased risk of individuals with diabetes acquiring Alzheimer’s – make the case for taking care of yourself physically:
12. Judi Chamberlin Obituary
The mental health rights advocate and author of “On Our Own” recently passed away. The New York Times obituary is here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/26/us/26chamberlin.html
13. Chronic Stress, “Adrenal Fatigue”, and Mental Health
This feature article features opposing views of how chronic stress is expressed physically and whether individuals have the means to determine how to control it:
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