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Foundational Elements for Mental Health Reform in Canada

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The federal government can make important contributions to an improved mental health system in Canada by addressing "foundational elements," that is, essential system components that support and sustain the quality of various services and activities. The following foundational elements are required at a national level in Canada: (i) systematic efforts to identify best practices related to human resource provision and nurture high quality skill and service delivery through continuing education; (ii) dedicated activities to strengthen performance measurement and quality improvement activities presently being undertaken at the provincial level by providing informational and leadership support; (iii) stimulation and encouragement of relevant research activities addressing issues such as stigma and discrimination, workplace mental health and primary mental health-care reform; and (iv) regular provision of funding dedicated to the implementation and evaluation of mental health reforms and system reconfiguration. All these reform initiatives are better implemented as an integrated national action plan for mental health.

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  • Elliot M. Goldner, 2005. "Foundational Elements for Mental Health Reform in Canada," Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press, vol. 31(s1), pages 35-40, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpp:issued:v:31:y:2005:i:s1:p:35-40
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