Actformentalhealth.ca

Parents l Act for Mental Health

WebOur kids are winding up in crisis in Emergency Departments and in hospital because their mental health isn’t treated soon enough. In 2020, nearly 1 in 4 hospitalizations for children and youth ages 5 to 24 were for mental health conditions. Parents can’t fix broken bones. We have health care for that. Mental health should be no different.

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Young Adults l Act for Mental Health

WebIf you’re in crisis, the ER is the only game in town. But your mental health is not a game. You’re even more likely to be suffering if you’re Black, Indigenous or a person of colour, and finding mental health care is even harder for you. This is also true if you’re an immigrant or a refugee, if you’re 2SLGBTQ+ or you have a disability.

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General Public l Act for Mental Health

WebMental health care is basic care. Without it, people suffer and people lose their lives. But our health care system doesn’t offer – or cover – mental health care for everyone. If you have back pain, or a skin rash, there is health care. If you find a lump or break your arm, there’s health care. The doctor will know what to do or where

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Why funding mental health care is the right thing to do

WebThat means mental health care and substance use health services delivered outside of hospitals and by physicians are, for the most part, not covered. Funding this care would reduce the suffering of millions of Canadians and improve quality of life for all of us. Mental health is a universal right, but Canada is not upholding it.

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Why funding mental health care is the smart thing to do

WebCanadians need a healthcare system that is based on good evidence. We need to follow the best evidence. The facts are in: funding mental health care is the smart thing to do.

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FEDERAL PLAN FOR UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH

WebCreate a permanent Canada Mental Health and Substance Use Health Transferequivalent to 12% of provincial/territorial health care spending ($5.3B) ramped up over 5 years, with 50% earmarked for community services. Work to create the social and economic conditions that contribute to good mental health by: a.

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FEDERAL PLAN FOR UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH

WebA ederal Plan for Universal Mental Health and Substance Use Health: Background Paper 3 SUPPORTING PARTNERS As of November 14, 2022 ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health Services

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Why we can’t afford not to fund mental health care

WebDonate. Why we can’t afford notto fund mental health care. The cost to society is just too great. Poor mental health costs Canada at least $50 billion per year in direct health care costs, lost productivity and decreased quality of life. Substance use costs the Canadian economy an additional $46 billion a year in direct healthcare costs, lost

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Act for Mental Health l CMHA National

WebBy joining this campaign I agree to receive updates on Act for Mental Health and other CMHA campaigns. (Required) Act for Mental Health is an advocacy campaign led by the Canadian Mental Health Association that rallies Canadians to press our leaders for universal mental health care.

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