Also see:
Elyn R. Saks
Monday, February 24, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Webcast Recording - Review of the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act by Stephen Ayer
Recording of the Webcast
Review of the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act
by
Dr. Stephen Ayer
Executive Director
Presentation made during the February 10th, 2014, meeting of the HRM Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
To view the webcast recording, please click here.
Royal Assent was given to Nova Scotia’s Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act on December 8, 2005. The Act came into effect on July 3, 2007. An independent review of the Act, conducted by the Honourable Justice Gérard La Forest and Professor William Lahey, was made public on December 12, 2013.
An overview of the Act and its application was provided, as was a review of some of the many important findings of the independent review. The availability of and access to a broad range of treatment and support options for people diagnosed with mental illnesses was also discussed.
Monday, February 10, 2014
National Guidelines for a Comprehensive Service System to Support Family Caregivers of Adults with Mental Health Problems and Illnesses
A report released on June 27, 2013, by the Mental Health Commission of Canada:
From this webpage:
Also see:
National Family Caregiving Support Guidelines
From this webpage:
A loved one’s mental health problem or illness often impacts family, friends and supporters. Caring for a person living with a mental illness often creates emotional, physical, financial and social burdens for caregivers. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has created guidelines for policy makers and service providers that seek to recognize and support family caregivers’ needs, including recommendations on services and supports caregivers find useful.
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To download the entire document (PDF), please click here.
Also see:
National Family Caregiving Support Guidelines