We are pleased to announce that Alliance for an Inclusive and Accessible Canada will be hosting public consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories. We ask you to please share this information with your networks and encourage people to come out to a consultation and help to shape Canada’s new accessibility law. Alberta READ MORE
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Alliance Canada Announcement
We are pleased to announce Alliance Canada now has their website and social media networks active! Please take a moment and visit… READ MORE
Canada Post Review
The federal government has appointed an independent task force to identify options for the future of our postal service. It says that everything but postal privatization is on the table. CUPW welcomes the review and the chance for postal workers and the public to have a say in the future of the post office. It’s READ MORE
Erick Fabris, on “Tranquil Prisons”
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Network for Mental Health For those having trouble viewing it, click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nDIF6K4B-w READ MORE
THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Conference Date: March 4 – 7, 2015 Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC Description: This advanced-level conference continues to bring together experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration. It READ MORE
Depression Articles
Here are a few more articles on depression that may be of interest: http://www.baycrest.org/educate/mental-health/depression/ http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2013/03/07/rethinking-depression-part-1/ READ MORE
Group petitions for all-party mental health committee
“Members of the Community Coalition 4 Mental Health backed a petition presented in Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature on Thursday, urging parties to take a united front to tackle mental health issues…” Click here for details! READ MORE
A Mother Doesn’t Understand why Her Daughter is Depressed
“Sabrina Benaim eloquently describes what it’s like to be depressed…” Click here for details! READ MORE
Veterans funding not as advertised, opposition MPs say
“A $200-million fund to improve mental health care for veterans will actually be spread out over 50 years, and not the six years originally promised by the Conservatives, opposition MPs said Friday…” Click here to view details! READ MORE
VOICES : Newsletter of the Psychiatric Survivor Archives of Toronto
http://www.psychiatricsurvivorarchives.com/voices/voices%205-2.pdf READ MORE