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“ Toward Recovery and Well-Being ” An Update on Mental Health Strategy Development Mary Bartram

“ Toward Recovery and Well-Being ” An Update on Mental Health Strategy Development Mary Bartram Ottawa, September 23, 2010. MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION MANDATE. Non-profit, at arm’s length from all levels of government, funding from Health Canada. Five strategic initiatives:

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“ Toward Recovery and Well-Being ” An Update on Mental Health Strategy Development Mary Bartram

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  1. “Toward Recovery and Well-Being” An Update on Mental Health Strategy Development Mary Bartram Ottawa, September 23, 2010

  2. MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION MANDATE • Non-profit, at arm’s length from all levels of government, funding from Health Canada. • Five strategic initiatives: • Mental health strategy for Canada • Anti-stigma/discrimination initiative – Opening Minds • Knowledge exchange • Homeless research demonstration projects – At Home/Chez Soi • Partners for Mental Health • MHCC as “catalyst” for mental health system transformation • Not involved in service delivery or monitoring

  3. WHAT A MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY FOR CANADA CAN DO: • Set a vision for a transformed system: • State overarching vision, goals • Develop strategic directions and suggest actions to realize the vision and goals • Propose benchmarks and targets • Identify examples of successful models and practices that are consistent with the vision • Build consensus across diverse sectors and stakeholders

  4. TWO-PHASE PROCESS • The transformation of the mental health system is a complex, multi-faceted undertaking • Two-Phase Approach • Framework: Build support for the vision, WHAT we are trying to achieve. • a framework ensures a coherent, consistent approach across the many topic areas that will need to be addressed • helps build consensus on broad goals needed before tackling HOW to achieve them • Next phase is HOW to achieve the vision • potentially more difficult • need to make choices, set priorities, realize change.

  5. HOW THE FRAMEWORK CAME TO BE • Over a year in the making, launched in November 2009 • Review of Canadian and international mental health policies • Public consultations (February – April, 2009) • 15 stakeholder meetings (approx. 450 participants) • online public (1700) and stakeholder (350+) • Internal consultations with MHCC Board, Advisory Committees, Consumer Council • Other consultations • key provincial, territorial, and federal officials • conferences such as Mental Health Promotion Think Tank, Clifford Beers conference, etc.

  6. Toward Recovery & Well-Being Timbre et affranchis, 2005 Mireille Bourque Collection permanente Vincent et moi Photographie Simon Lecomte

  7. A vision for everyone The vision for change in Toward Recovery and Well-Being must become a vision embraced by everyone.

  8. There is no “US” and “THEM” All people in Canada have the opportunity to achieve the best possible mental health and well-being.

  9. A transformed mental health system • Is founded on recovery and well-being for all • Incorporates promotion and prevention • Is responsive to diverse needs • Recognizes and supports the role of families • Reduces inequities and barriers to access, and promotes seamless integration around needs • Is based on knowledge from multiple sources • Strives to create a society that is inclusive

  10. All goals needed for transformation

  11. Psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery • Many different approaches have been put forward as ways of helping to improve health and social outcomes for people living with mental health problems and illnesses. These are referred to by different names and include psycho-social rehabilitation, resiliency, healing and wellness, chronic disease management, mental health promotion, and illness prevention. They share many common elements, while each retains its particular characteristics. • One set of principles that has become central to mental health policy and practice in many countries around the world revolves around the concept of recovery. TRW pg 26-27

  12. Psycho-social rehabilitation and a transformed system • ….there are important elements that we know must be included in a comprehensive, integrated, and person-centred system. • Such a system will provide people of all ages and their families with a choice among medical, psychiatric, psychological, and other treatment services – whether delivered in primary health care settings, by specialized services, or in hospital – as well as the ability to choose from a full range of community-based services – including access to peer support and clubhouses, psycho-social rehabilitation, assertive community treatment, case management, supportive housing, employment support, and recreational activities. TRW pg 26-27

  13. From Framework to Strategy

  14. NEXT STEPS • HOW to achieve this vision and goals in diverse settings and population groups • 7 Roundtables March-June 2010 • Currently reassessing best approach as we move forward, based on lessons learned from other national and international strategies • More details to follow in the coming months • Will continue to draw on emerging knowledge from the field, including PSR Canada, MHCC and other initiatives

  15. Thank you – www.mentalhealthcommission.ca

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