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An Interview with Michael Landsberg on his Award

Posted on: May 10th, 2012

Karen on Canada AM presenting Michael Landsberg his 2012 Champion of Mental Health Award

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) congratulates the Mental Health Commission of Canada

Posted on: May 8th, 2012

OTTAWA, May 8, 2012 /CNW/ -

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The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) wants to congratulate the Mental Health Commission of Canada for releasing Canada’s first ever mental health strategy. Its release marks a significant milestone and is a culmination of many years of consultations and hard work by people across the country living with mental health problems and illnesses, individuals, families, communities, health providers and researchers, stakeholder organizations and governments.

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CAMIMH Proudly Announces this year’s Champions of Mental Health

Posted on: April 20th, 2012

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The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Proudly Announces this year’s Champions of Mental Health

(Ottawa, Ontario) April 20, 2012, Today, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is proud to announce the winners of the tenth annual national Champions of Mental Health Awards.

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CAMIMH – Letter to Thomas Mulcair [Leader of the NDP]

Posted on: March 30th, 2012

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Dear Mr. Mulcair,

On behalf of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH), I would like to extend sincere congratulations on being elected Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada and the Leader of the Official Opposition.

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CAMIMH – Budget News – Release March 2012

Posted on: March 30th, 2012

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Reducing barriers to mental health services

OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) congratulates the Government of Canada for recognizing in its 2012 budget the importance of mental health issues.

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CAMIMH – Letter to the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq [Minister of Health]

Posted on: March 28th, 2012

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Dear Minister Aglukkaq,

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is an alliance of mental health organizations comprised of health providers and organizations representing persons with mental illness and their families and caregivers. CAMIMH’s mandate is to ensure that mental health is placed on the national agenda in order to improve the mental health of all Canadians and ensure that persons with a lived experience of mental illness and their families receive appropriate access to care and support.

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CAMIMH submission to the Standing Committee on Health in support of Bill C-300 Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention

Posted on: March 8th, 2012

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To: Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
From: Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health

March 5, 2012—The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is an alliance of mental health organizations comprised of health providers and organizations representing persons with mental illness and their families and caregivers. CAMIMH’s mandate is to ensure that mental health is placed on the national agenda in order to improve the mental health of all Canadians and ensure that persons with a lived experience of mental illness and their families receive appropriate access to care and support.

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Anti Stigma CME

Posted on: March 5th, 2012

Mood Disorders Society of Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Health Canada, Bell, the North Bay Regional Health Centre and AstraZeneca Canada launch new CME course designed to tackle stigma from a medical perspective by helping doctors develop an increased level of comfort and interest in addressing mental health problems as real medical illnesses. Anti-Stigma CME Press Release final Anti-Stigma CME Press Release final FR

Candice Hoeppner speaks on Mental Health

Posted on: February 21st, 2012

( … comments on this year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day 2012 )

CAMIMH calls on Government to Recognize Mental Illness Within Bill C-10

Posted on: January 31st, 2012

As the Senate Committee undertakes its review of the legislation, CAMIMH is requesting that the government
consider adopting amendments that would allow judges to have discretion in sentencing.

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