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The role of nurses in
mental health

Since bills 90 and 21 were passed, the scope of practice
has considerably increased for mental health nurses thanks
to the recognition of activities that call upon
their clinical skills and judgement.

Themes
Perinatal period and early childhood Mental health in schools Mental health in the workplace		The elderly Mental health promotion First Nations, Métis and Inuit		Policies and key issues Quality primary care Mental health and immigration

First Nations, Métis and Inuit

Drawing on traditions

This thematic file will provide an opportunity to reflect
and discuss based on the collaboration geared towards
the improvement of Aboriginal mental health.

Themes
Perinatal period and early childhood Mental health in schools Mental health in the workplace		The elderly Mental health promotion First Nations, Métis and Inuit		Policies and key issues Quality primary care Mental health and immigration

The elderly

Care and support

The problems caused by social isolation
are compounded when older adults have
a history of mental health problems.

Themes
Perinatal period and early childhood Mental health in schools Mental health in the workplace		The elderly Mental health promotion First Nations, Métis and Inuit		Policies and key issues Quality primary care Mental health and immigration

Perinatal period and early childhood

Parental support and
early intervention

Parental support and early educational intervention
aim to optimize the development of young children

Themes
Perinatal period and early childhood Mental health in schools Mental health in the workplace		The elderly Mental health promotion First Nations, Métis and Inuit		Policies and key issues Quality primary care Mental health and immigration

Policies and key issues

Quebec's mental health policies

Quebec's approach towards its
population's mental health experienced
dramatic changes in the last 50 years.

Themes
Perinatal period and early childhood Mental health in schools Mental health in the workplace		The elderly Mental health promotion First Nations, Métis and Inuit		Policies and key issues Quality primary care Mental health and immigration