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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

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

Quality primary care

Social work and mental health

A strong current has emerged in recent years that considers
mental health to be a social reality and recognizes that
it is influenced by social determinants.

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

Transforming Canada's
Mental Health System

The Mental Health Commission of Canada is taking
concerted action to transform the Canadian
mental health landscape.

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