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On May 27th, 2012, Canadians are taking part in the inaugural Defeat Depression Day to raise awareness of depression and to reduce the stigma associated with the illness. In communities across this country, mental health organizations, community groups, caring companies, and concerned employees and volunteers are organizing local walks, runs...

Originally published in The Irish Examiner (Fri, 23 Sep 2011)

On behalf of the Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing I would like to thank the makers of the Behind the Walls documentaries for bringing important issues regarding mental health services in this country to public awareness.

Unfortunately, some of the issues and challenges highlighted are still with us....

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist...

We have a pressing need for an experienced mental health clinician to teach the second of two courses in this subject. The trimester runs from September 5th to about December 15th, a shorter stay is feasible (minimum six weeks).

All relevant health disciplines are welcome to apply (e.g. nursing, medicine, social work, rehabilitation). Previous teaching experience is not required....

The Healthy Aboriginal Network.docx

The Healthy Aboriginal Network and has a new comic book "Living with FASD" that will be of interest to many browsers out there. Check it out at www.thehealthyaboriginal.net...

The fact that the economic burden of suicide falls upon everyone in a society and that it can be substantial cannot be ignored. Nevertheless, some people struggle with the idea of placing a monetary value on suicide and suicidal behaviours, finding such research insensitive or even unethical.

This Alert outlines the variables usually included in determining the cost of suicide, common...