Ontario government announces central agency to oversee mental health and addictions care
Attorney General Caroline Mulroney says the current system is fragmented and confusing for patients and their families. Continue reading
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Parents who miss work to help children suffering from anxiety cost Ontario economy $421M a year: report
The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Canadian Centre for Health Economics, springs from work done by CMHO in 2017 that showed that one in four parents in the province reported missing work to care for a child with anxiety issues. Continue reading
Ontario government says some of $1.9 billion earmarked for mental health will go to police
The announcement came after Premier Doug Ford met with Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, Mayor John Tory and Bill Blair, the federal minister of border security and organized crime reduction, to discuss gun violence in the wake of a fatal shooting spree in the city over the weekend. Continue reading
Ontario government invests $140M for mental health services
Ontario is earmarking $140 million over three years for mental health and addictions services, including investments in psychotherapy and supportive housing. Continue reading
Renee was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression and agoraphobia. Here’s how she got help
Renee Williams has been diagnosed with a host of mental health issues over the years including bipolar disorder, depression, and anorexia athletica among others. Here’s is how she managed to get help. Continue reading