Comments on: Creating a mental health strategy for Canada http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/2009/06/08/creating-a-mental-health-strategy-for-canada/ Understanding is the greatest insight Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:02:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: D. Venn http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/2009/06/08/creating-a-mental-health-strategy-for-canada/#comment-338 D. Venn Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:01:53 +0000 http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/?p=406#comment-338 Thanks James. Things are becoming more open but we have a long way to go before mental illness is out of the shadows. Thanks James. Things are becoming more open but we have a long way to go before mental illness is out of the shadows.

]]> By: James Beglin http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/2009/06/08/creating-a-mental-health-strategy-for-canada/#comment-337 James Beglin Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:57:40 +0000 http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/?p=406#comment-337 Thanks to sites like these, there seems to be a greater awareness of teen mental issues. When I grew up the subject was almost taboo, parents barely acknowledging their children having these problems. I am glad that this issue is in the open where young people can discuss their conditions freely. Thanks to sites like these, there seems to be a greater awareness of teen mental issues. When I grew up the subject was almost taboo, parents barely acknowledging their children having these problems. I am glad that this issue is in the open where young people can discuss their conditions freely.

]]> By: D. Venn http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/2009/06/08/creating-a-mental-health-strategy-for-canada/#comment-311 D. Venn Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:14:54 +0000 http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/?p=406#comment-311 Thanks for your comments Gary - right on point. We are poised to launch this campaign for July and social media will be a part of the promotion. We welcome any ideas you have to share this project - we want to make it is as inclusive and open as possible. Dr. Kutcher Thanks for your comments Gary - right on point. We are poised to launch this campaign for July and social media will be a part of the promotion. We welcome any ideas you have to share this project - we want to make it is as inclusive and open as possible.
Dr. Kutcher

]]> By: Gary Graye http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/2009/06/08/creating-a-mental-health-strategy-for-canada/#comment-308 Gary Graye Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:35:20 +0000 http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/?p=406#comment-308 Hi, I read your article and wanted to add to the conversation: All children and young people, from birth to their 18th birthday, who suffer mental health problems and disorders, deserve to have access to timely, integrated, high quality, multi-disciplinary mental health services to ensure effective assessment, treatment and support, for them and their families. These multi-agency services can provide early intervention and also meet the needs of children and young people with established or complex problems. Protocols for referral, support and early intervention are agreed between all agencies. The needs of children and young people with complex, severe and persistent behavioral and mental health needs are also met through a multi-agency approach. Contingency arrangements are agreed at senior officer levels between health, social services and education to meet the needs and manage the risks associated with this particular group. Good luck in creating a unique comprehensive and scientifically-based child and youth mental health framework. Keep us posted. I will also help to promote the awareness of your campaign via 'Twitter'and other social networks. Thank you Regards Gary Graye Hi,
I read your article and wanted to add to the conversation:
All children and young people, from birth to their 18th birthday, who suffer mental health problems and disorders, deserve to have access to timely, integrated, high quality, multi-disciplinary mental health services to ensure effective assessment, treatment and support, for them and their families.
These multi-agency services can provide early intervention and also meet the needs of children and young people with established or complex problems.
Protocols for referral, support and early intervention are agreed between all agencies.
The needs of children and young people with complex, severe and persistent behavioral and mental health needs are also met through a multi-agency approach. Contingency arrangements are agreed at senior officer levels between health, social services and education to meet the needs and manage the risks associated with this particular group.

Good luck in creating a unique comprehensive and scientifically-based child and youth mental health framework.
Keep us posted.

I will also help to promote the awareness of your campaign via ‘Twitter’and other social networks.

Thank you
Regards
Gary Graye

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