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Recovery in the Canadian Context: Feedback on the Framework for Mental Health Strategy Development

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
15 December 2009

Abstract

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is developing a strategy to transform the mental health system in Canada. National consultations held in spring 2009 provided feedback on a proposed framework of goals for the strategy. The first goal discusses a recovery orientation for people living with mental health problems and illnesses. Consultation participants strongly supported a recovery orientation but raised a number of concerns, especially for children, youth, and seniors. In response, the strategy will position recovery as part of a comprehensive approach that includes promoting the best possible mental health and well-being across the lifespan.

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La Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (CSMC) élabore actuellement une stratégie pour transformer le système de soins de santé mentale canadien. Des consultations pancanadiennes tenues au printemps 2009 ont permis d'obtenir des commentaires sur un cadre proposé contenant des objectifs pour la stratégie. Le premier objectif traite d'une orientation axée sur le rétablissement pour les personnes vivant avec des maladies et des troubles mentaux. Les participants et participantes aux consultations ont fortement appuyé cette orientation, mais ont soulevé un certain nombre de préoccupations, notamment pour ce qui est des enfants, des jeunes et des personnes âgées. En réponse, la stratégie placera le rétablissement au sein d'une approche globale comprenant notamment la promotion du meilleur état de santé mentale et de bienêtre mental possible tout au long de la vie.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 28Number 2September 2009
Pages: 7 - 15

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Version of record online: 15 December 2009

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Gillian Mulvale
Mental Health Commission of Canada and McMaster University
Mary Bartram
Mental Health Commission of Canada

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