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Psychiatrists welcome the Correctional Investigator’s call for the prevention of suicide among federal inmates

/ Correctional Investigator, Corrections, Prison, Prison Suicide, Suicide
—Toronto, ON, September 10, 2014— The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes the Correctional Investigator’s report on suicide among federal inmates and applauds its focus on prevention, a key component of which is timelier access to mental health services for inmates. It is fitting that the report be released today, on World ... Read More
September 10, 2014Rob Cornforth

Action needed on psychiatric wait times say psychiatrists

/ Hamilton Family Health Team, Wait Time Alliance, WTA, WTA 2014
—Ottawa, ON, June 3, 2014— The Canadian Psychiatric Association is disappointed that the Wait Time Alliance Report released today highlights that, for the sixth consecutive year, no progress has been made in publicly releasing wait times for psychiatric care. “This is unacceptable given the unmet need among people with mental illness and ... Read More
June 3, 2014Rob Cornforth

Bill C-14 only deals with Not Criminally Responsible Act

/ Bill C-14, High-Risk Offenders, NCR
The Hill Times by Dr. J. Paul Fedoroff The federal government has championed Bill C-54, now reinstated as Bill C-14 in the Senate, as legislation that enhances victims’ rights. So why are the victims and agencies devoted to helping them not cheering? The answer? Bill C-14 only deals with the Not Criminally ... Read More
December 2, 2013Rob Cornforth

Investments in mental health research create knowledge, drive innovation and improve lives

/ Canadian Psychiatric Association, Health Innovation, Research Funding
Canada's Innovation Leaders, a RE$EARCH Infosource Inc. Publication by Michael Teehan, President, Canadian Psychiatric Association  
November 8, 2013Rob Cornforth

Federal leadership needed to develop national standards for mental health

/ Mental Health System, National Standards
Opinion article by Dr. Michael Teehan, CPA President The Hill Times  The federal government needs to take the next step by showing leadership working in collaboration with provinces and territories across Canada to develop national standards for our mental health system.    
October 13, 2013Rob Cornforth

Letter to the Editor re: Editorial, The Vincent Li problem

/ Public Safety, Review Boards, Vince Li
Letter to the Editor, The Globe and Mail Your editorial "The Vince Li Problem" (February 12, 2013) did little to dispel the misinformation about those found “not criminally responsible,” review boards and the process to ensure public safety. It’s important to understand that people with mental illness constitute a very small ... Read More
February 13, 2013Rob Cornforth