C. Polihronis, L. Ziebell, P. Cloutier, Ashley D Radomski, Purnima Sundar, M. Cappelli
We introduce the innovative components of a primary care pathway for child and youth mental health (MH) in Ontario. We share our experiences with developing and implementing the pathway that supports inter-provider communication, standardized screening, timely access to community MH services, and is adaptable to different services and settings.
{"title":"A Primary Care Mental Health Pathway for Children and Youth: A Mental Health Services Quality Improvement Initiative in Ontario","authors":"C. Polihronis, L. Ziebell, P. Cloutier, Ashley D Radomski, Purnima Sundar, M. Cappelli","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-009","url":null,"abstract":"We introduce the innovative components of a primary care pathway for child and youth mental health (MH) in Ontario. We share our experiences with developing and implementing the pathway that supports inter-provider communication, standardized screening, timely access to community MH services, and is adaptable to different services and settings.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88676152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Organizational practices to advance racial equity are needed to address the systemic nature of racism. Implementation science frameworks offer a comprehensive approach when implementing complex initiatives. We describe the development of a tool to assess organizational practices in advancing racial equity (OPARE). Findings on the acceptability, reliability and preliminary validity are presented based on 98 responses from child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario. The OPARE shows promise as a valid and reliable organizational assessment tool for helping plan, implement and evaluate racial equity efforts in community mental health settings.
{"title":"Organizational Practices Advancing Racial Equity (OPARE): Development of a Tool Using an Implementation Science Approach","authors":"E. Danseco, Gabrielle Lucente, Julia Kurzawa","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-008","url":null,"abstract":"Organizational practices to advance racial equity are needed to address the systemic nature of racism. Implementation science frameworks offer a comprehensive approach when implementing complex initiatives. We describe the development of a tool to assess organizational practices in advancing racial equity (OPARE). Findings on the acceptability, reliability and preliminary validity are presented based on 98 responses from child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario. The OPARE shows promise as a valid and reliable organizational assessment tool for helping plan, implement and evaluate racial equity efforts in community mental health settings.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88177140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea E Thomson, Candice Waddell-Henowitch, R. Herron, Donna Epp, Kyrra Rauch, Kimberley D. Ryan, Sharran Mullins
Rural residence has been identified as a risk factor for suicide, especially for men. Little qualitative research exists on rural suicide, which might help deepen understandings of prevention strategies within rural places. Therefore, virtual focus groups were held across six Canadian provinces to give voice to rural community members and service workers about suicide prevention. Barriers to accessing services and the need to strengthen rural support networks were discussed. Enhancing peer support was highlighted as a strategy to better address the needs of rural Canadians.
{"title":"Rural Perspectives on Suicide Prevention in Canada","authors":"Andrea E Thomson, Candice Waddell-Henowitch, R. Herron, Donna Epp, Kyrra Rauch, Kimberley D. Ryan, Sharran Mullins","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-003","url":null,"abstract":"Rural residence has been identified as a risk factor for suicide, especially for men. Little qualitative research exists on rural suicide, which might help deepen understandings of prevention strategies within rural places. Therefore, virtual focus groups were held across six Canadian provinces to give voice to rural community members and service workers about suicide prevention. Barriers to accessing services and the need to strengthen rural support networks were discussed. Enhancing peer support was highlighted as a strategy to better address the needs of rural Canadians.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84395009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maryam Gholamrezaei, Nancy L. Heath, Liane Pereira, Jack De Stefano, Bilun Naz Böke
{"title":"Correction: Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, Mental Health Service Use, and Cultural Perspectives Among Ethnically Diverse University Students","authors":"Maryam Gholamrezaei, Nancy L. Heath, Liane Pereira, Jack De Stefano, Bilun Naz Böke","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-012","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"139 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136338609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karen Lynn Rebeiro Gruhl, Sara Lacarte, M. Boucher
Mental health peer support was one of the key recommendations of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Workforce Advisory Committee (Cyr et al., 2016 [2012]) and highlighted as one way to transform the mental health system in Canada. This mixed methods study explored the work experiences of mental health peer support workers across Canada and their perceptions of integration within mainstream mental health services. The findings revealed that role confusion, stigma, lack of support to practice authentically and peer drift challenged the full integration and participation of peer support workers within Canada’s mental health system. Recommendations to mitigate these challenges are suggested.
{"title":"Mainstream Integration of Mental Health Peer Support in Canada: A Mixed Method Study","authors":"Karen Lynn Rebeiro Gruhl, Sara Lacarte, M. Boucher","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-007","url":null,"abstract":"Mental health peer support was one of the key recommendations of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Workforce Advisory Committee (Cyr et al., 2016 [2012]) and highlighted as one way to transform the mental health system in Canada. This mixed methods study explored the work experiences of mental health peer support workers across Canada and their perceptions of integration within mainstream mental health services. The findings revealed that role confusion, stigma, lack of support to practice authentically and peer drift challenged the full integration and participation of peer support workers within Canada’s mental health system. Recommendations to mitigate these challenges are suggested.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83470384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sabrin Hossain, S. Moll, E. Tompa, Rebecca Gewurtz
The concept of social capital may shed light on challenges experienced by employees with mental health conditions (MHC) in sustaining employment. This article presents findings from a qualitative descriptive study exploring the concept of workplace social capital and its impact on how employees with MHC negotiate workplace accommodations. The findings reveal that social capital consists of various elements that impact how accommodations are negotiated in the workplace; some are dynamic and can be built, rebuilt, and spent such as employee self-confidence, reputation, and likeability. Future research is needed to explore how social capital can be developed to facilitate the accommodation process.
{"title":"Exploring Elements of Workplace Social Capital that Impact the Accommodation Negotiation Process: A Qualitative Descriptive Study","authors":"Sabrin Hossain, S. Moll, E. Tompa, Rebecca Gewurtz","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-006","url":null,"abstract":"The concept of social capital may shed light on challenges experienced by employees with mental health conditions (MHC) in sustaining employment. This article presents findings from a qualitative descriptive study exploring the concept of workplace social capital and its impact on how employees with MHC negotiate workplace accommodations. The findings reveal that social capital consists of various elements that impact how accommodations are negotiated in the workplace; some are dynamic and can be built, rebuilt, and spent such as employee self-confidence, reputation, and likeability. Future research is needed to explore how social capital can be developed to facilitate the accommodation process.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72375904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyrra Rauch, Kimberley D. Ryan, D. Ramsey, Donna Epp, Stacey Lee, R. Herron, Sharran Mullins, A. Thomson, Candice Waddell-Henowitch
A scoping review of research about suicidality in rural and remote Canadian communities, published between 2009 and July 2020 was conducted by searching Embase, Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo, SocIndex, Geobase, and PsycArticles databases. Included articles were reviewed and charted using data extraction. Thirty-nine Canadian, non-Indigenous articles met inclusion. Most publications were based on quantitative research (23). Apart from one intervention study, articles were prevention focused, with suicidality risk and protective factors noted to be of particular interests. The most frequently referenced suicidality risk factor was rural residence. It is anticipated that results of this review will inform future research, particularly the need to include qualitative and mixed methodologies, protocol, and evaluations of interventions as well as postvention research, with further consideration of different Canadian settings and populations.
{"title":"Suicidality in Rural Communities: A Scoping Review of Research in Canada","authors":"Kyrra Rauch, Kimberley D. Ryan, D. Ramsey, Donna Epp, Stacey Lee, R. Herron, Sharran Mullins, A. Thomson, Candice Waddell-Henowitch","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-005","url":null,"abstract":"A scoping review of research about suicidality in rural and remote Canadian communities, published between 2009 and July 2020 was conducted by searching Embase, Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo, SocIndex, Geobase, and PsycArticles databases. Included articles were reviewed and charted using data extraction. Thirty-nine Canadian, non-Indigenous articles met inclusion. Most publications were based on quantitative research (23). Apart from one intervention study, articles were prevention focused, with suicidality risk and protective factors noted to be of particular interests. The most frequently referenced suicidality risk factor was rural residence. It is anticipated that results of this review will inform future research, particularly the need to include qualitative and mixed methodologies, protocol, and evaluations of interventions as well as postvention research, with further consideration of different Canadian settings and populations.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76506578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Gholamrezaei, N. Heath, J. De Stefano, B. Böke, Liane C. Pereira
We aimed to investigate non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), help-seeking, and cultural responses to NSSI among a diverse sample of university students in Canada. NSSI prevalence was examined in a sample of students (n = 5,450; 63.9% women), which yielded a follow-up sample of ethnic minority students with a history of self-injury (n = 101; 81.2% women), to study service use and cultural responses to NSSI. Asian, Southeast Asian, White, and multiracial backgrounds were at the most risk for NSSI engagement. Three categories of responses to NSSI emerged: responses embedded in stigma, emotional, and constructive responses. Implications for cultural differences in help-seeking and attitudes towards NSSI are discussed.
{"title":"Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, Mental Health Service Use, and Cultural Perspectives Among Ethnically Diverse University Students","authors":"M. Gholamrezaei, N. Heath, J. De Stefano, B. Böke, Liane C. Pereira","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-004","url":null,"abstract":"We aimed to investigate non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), help-seeking, and cultural responses to NSSI among a diverse sample of university students in Canada. NSSI prevalence was examined in a sample of students (n = 5,450; 63.9% women), which yielded a follow-up sample of ethnic minority students with a history of self-injury (n = 101; 81.2% women), to study service use and cultural responses to NSSI. Asian, Southeast Asian, White, and multiracial backgrounds were at the most risk for NSSI engagement. Three categories of responses to NSSI emerged: responses embedded in stigma, emotional, and constructive responses. Implications for cultural differences in help-seeking and attitudes towards NSSI are discussed.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80857548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Police services have frequent contact with people living with mental disorders, substance misuse, or homelessness. This paper describes a specialized service within a police service in Ontario, Canada, aimed to support the needs of these vulnerable individuals. Implications for police services considering implementing a similar program are discussed.
{"title":"Police-Public Health Partnership to Serve Vulnerable Persons: Examining an Early Intervention Program","authors":"Krystle Martin, Wendy M. Stanyon, K. Bickle","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-002","url":null,"abstract":"Police services have frequent contact with people living with mental disorders, substance misuse, or homelessness. This paper describes a specialized service within a police service in Ontario, Canada, aimed to support the needs of these vulnerable individuals. Implications for police services considering implementing a similar program are discussed.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82156948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rosanra Yoon, April Furlong, Julia Bloomenfeld, Karina Biasia, Sarah Innis, Michelle Coombs
Canadian women with alcohol use disorder have limited access to anti-craving medication, despite its effectiveness in reducing alcohol use. This article describes the results of a pilot program developed to improve access to integrated medical assessment and management of anti-craving medication and traumainformed relapse prevention counselling in a community setting.
{"title":"Improving Access to Substance Use Treatment for Women: The Integrated Relapse Prevention Program","authors":"Rosanra Yoon, April Furlong, Julia Bloomenfeld, Karina Biasia, Sarah Innis, Michelle Coombs","doi":"10.7870/cjcmh-2023-001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2023-001","url":null,"abstract":"Canadian women with alcohol use disorder have limited access to anti-craving medication, despite its effectiveness in reducing alcohol use. This article describes the results of a pilot program developed to improve access to integrated medical assessment and management of anti-craving medication and traumainformed relapse prevention counselling in a community setting.","PeriodicalId":79815,"journal":{"name":"Canadian journal of community mental health = Revue canadienne de sante mentale communautaire","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84012182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}