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Bill ---

A moment to reflect, “on forced treatments in Canada: current issues and debates”

Presented by the University of Ottawa Nursing School and Faculty of

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Betty-Lou ---

Public Release of the 2024-25 Health Minister’s Patient and Family Advisory Council Annual Report

I am very excited to share the release of the 2024-25 Annual Report of the Minister’s Patient and Family Advisory Council (MPFAC): Modernization and Disruption: Driving Positive Change by Co-design. 

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Bill ---

Family Caregivers! Share your story in a survey to... help shape better supports for our loved ones

 

This survey is focused on caregivers efforts to plan for support of family members living with mental illness who need extensive support.  The survey was built on an international partnership that aims to identify, "... the tools, policies, and networks needed so our most vulnerable don’t fall through the cracks..."

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Sandra Bennett ---

Digital mental health transformation dialogues 2025 (A four-part webinar series)

You are invited to join us for this four-part webinar series  Digital mental health transformation dialogues 2025 (A four-part webinar series)May 7 – June 11, 2025

 

In these interactive presentations, you can exchange ideas with experts and other learners about innovations and opportunities in the ever-changing field of digital mental health care.

Download the webinar flyers below for full descriptions, pricing, and registration details.

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YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness ---

La ludification dans l'éducation : Présente-t-elle des risques pour les jeunes ?

Dans le monde d'aujourd'hui, où tout va très vite et où la technologie est omniprésente, il peut être difficile de capter et de maintenir l'attention des jeunes. Comment faire en sorte qu'ils restent concentrés et motivés pour apprendre à l'école et à la maison ?

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YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness ---

Gamification in education: Does it present risks to youth?

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, capturing and maintaining the attention of youth can be challenging. How do we keep them focused and motivated to learn at school and home? We want children to be successful, and one way to promote this is through a gamified learning environment. 

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Sarah ---

Menopause is a Mental Health and Addictions Concern

It is encouraging to see a team at Ontario Health dedicated now to developing care standards for it.  What is still lagging is our awareness of menopause as a factor in both mental health and addiction.  Research is growing in this area.  Below are a few recent journal articles.

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