MHRC’s webcast series exploring data, ideas and expert perspectives shaping mental health in Canada
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Men’s mental health: Reaching men earlier through support they trust
Our latest polling finds that 52% of people who accessed mental health support ended care earlier than planned or needed. We explore how clear goals, trust, progress and support between appointments can help people stay connected to care. The discussion also examines why success means receiving the right support as needs change, rather than simply staying in treatment longer.
Care disengagement: Staying connected to mental health care
Our latest polling finds that 52% of people who accessed mental health support ended care earlier than planned or needed. We explore how clear goals, trust, progress and support between appointments can help people stay connected to care. The discussion also examines why success means receiving the right support as needs change, rather than simply staying in treatment longer.
AI in Mental Health: Addressing the Trust Gap
AI-enabled tools are already becoming part of how people in Canada seek mental health support. One in seven people used them in the past year, yet only 14% trust them to provide helpful and safe mental health support. We look at what is driving their use, why trust remains so low and what safer, more responsible use could look like as AI becomes a growing part of mental health care.
A young person's journey from addiction to recovery
At 28, Lindsay shares her journey through addiction, family crisis, treatment and recovery. Joined by clinician Susan Raphael, who supported her during a pivotal period, she reflects on the challenges she faced and the support that helped her move forward.
Checking in on Canadians
New national polling explores why men may hesitate to seek mental health support, how stigma shapes disclosure and care, and why Canadians are turning to AI tools despite persistent questions about trust, safety, access and their role in mental health.
A journey through unexpected addiction
Beth Beattie, Michael Herman and Doron Gold examine why mental health struggles can remain hidden in workplaces. Through lived experience and professional insight, they explore stigma, disclosure, workplace culture and how leaders and colleagues can create safer environments for support.
More questions than answers: caring for a loved one with an eating disorder
Researchers and caregivers examine what young adults and families say eating disorder research and services need most. The conversation explores gaps in care, provider education, treatment practices and caregiver support, combining new research findings with candid lived experience from families.
Research shaped by community
Three Saskatchewan research teams explore how community partnership, lived experience and cultural context can shape better mental health research, from newcomer youth supports and community arts to access to online care.