Updates

The News - Updates section is designed to keep everyone up-to-date about recent developments affecting our organization and other events that may be of interest to our members and the general public.

May 26, 2010

Coaltion wants war on alcohol

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April 19, 2010

It makes sense to ask the government to take some action.

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April 19, 2010

Five thumbs up!

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February 22, 2010

Binge drinking increases risk of heart disease

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January 16, 2010

Federal government fails to shut down Insite

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December 19, 2009

Politicians blind to alcohol damage

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December 18, 2009

Liquor prices should consider health and safety

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December 11, 2009

Alcohol consumption in BC higher than the rest of Canada

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December 1, 2009

The Mental Health Commission of Canada announces a framework for a mental health strategy in Canada.

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October 28, 2009

Presentation to Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions to increase the cost of alcohol by a nickel a drink to help pay for education, prevention and research into addictive behaviours and mental health comorbidities.

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October 8, 2009

Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy increases risk of psychosis in chilren

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October 2, 2009

Mental Health Commission of Canada launches "Opening Minds" anti-stigma campaign

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September 29, 2009

Ontario launches lawsuit against tobacco companies

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September 10, 2009

Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Mental Health and Addictive Disorders

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July 9, 2009

Abilify has been approved by Health Canada for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

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June 22, 2009

SSC recommends complete access to treatment for all Canadians

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March 3, 2009

Drug to help smokers kick their habit may help drinkers cut back their alcohol consumption

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February 24, 2009

All-party committee has been created by the Ontario legislature to improve access to mental health and addiction services.

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November 6, 2008

Nickel a Drink proposed to Save State Budgets

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August 27, 2008
Canada Post Replaces Controversial Fundraiser Stamp View Details
August 18, 2008
$130 million funding confirmed for the Mental Health Commission of Canada View Details
August 14, 2008
Zeldox recommended for listing in provincial formularies for the treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders View Details
June 18, 2008
Canada Post Launches the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health and plans to Issue Fundraiser Stamp for Mental Health in October 2008  View Details
February 26, 2008
$110 million has been allocated in the federal budget for research to help homeless living with mental illness. View Details
January 3, 2008
Nickel-a-drink tax makes a lot of sense according to Andre Picard at the The Globe and Mail View Details
December 18, 2007
LCBO celebrates another vintage year but not a single nickel for research View Details
November 5, 2007
Health Canada approves Seroquel XR for the treatment of schizophrenia View Details
October 22, 2007
Coping with stress causes some people to drink and smoke more than others View Details
October 1, 2007
Calling on the government to reduce psychiatric wait times
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October 1, 2007
Health Canada approves Invega to treat schizophrenia reduces symptoms and improves patients’ daily lives  View Details
September 22, 2007
Health Canada approves Zeldox for the treatment of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders View Details
September 12, 2007
Most parents tolerate teen drinking View Details
September 3, 2007
New schizophrenia drug shows promise
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August 31, 2007

Mental Health Commission of Canada announces Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Chairs

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August 30, 2007
Mental disorders account for more than half of hospital stays among the homeless in Canada
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June 22, 2007
Incorporation of our Nickel-a-Drink Research Foundation
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May 30, 2007
Launch reception for the Nickel-a-Drink Research Foundation
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