The INTREPID Lab at CAMH (formerly Nicotine Dependence Service) is thrilled to share the launch of our first newsletter. Take a sneak peek below!

Good morning,

I am wondering if anyone has a link to order kits that would allow individuals to test their drugs(  cannabis) at home to ensure they are not laced.

Our summer sale is here - enjoy 20% savings toward training programs by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute! Use discount code SUMMER2023 - offer valid from July 19 to August 2, 2023.Check out our latest newsletter for more information: https://mailchi.mp/sickkidscmhlearning/summer-sale-is-here-2023

What ever your view on the weakness’, strengths and follies of adult psychiatry, David Gratzer’s https://davidgratzer.com/ article  A crisis of neglect: How society can help those with mental illness address’ the current status of care services, the need to address the social determinants of health, along with involuntary treatment initiatives for mental health and addictions in Canada.

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) information sheets (infosheets) provide an overview of important topics for anyone working with post-secondary students, staff, faculty or in campus mental health.

We recently released new digital infosheets designed specifically for students, including international students:

https://www.theroyal.ca/career...ngs?p=job%2FoU7ClfwI

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is holding public consultations on a proposed approach to promote more equitable access and outcomes in mental health policy and programs. The IDEALSS framework integrates intersectionality, decolonization, health equity, anti-racism, lived and living experience, social determinants and sex- and gender-based analysis models.

Today I noticed an interesting article on isolation and loneliness among older adults in the latest issue of the Mental Health Commission of Canada's The Catalyst newsletter:

Aging without support is becoming more prevalent for older people in Canada. How can we stem the tide? A look at inclusive aging during Loneliness Awareness Week.

Take part in a questionnaire to increase understanding of public health professionals’ communication competence and what new communication competencies are important for public health practice. The study will result in a new communication competency framework for public health in Canada to address modern and complex public health challenges.

The information gathered may be used to inform the renewal of the PHAC Core Competencies. This CIHR-funded study is being conducted by Dr. Jennifer McWhirter from the Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is seeking feedback on a proposed approach to promote more equitable access and outcomes in mental health policy and programs. The IDEALSS framework integrates intersectionality, decolonization, health equity, anti-racism, lived and living experience, social determinants and sex- and gender-based analysis models.

For more information, and to submit your feedback, click on the link below!

@mhccpolicy | Linktree