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Health committee  I think that, again, the one-size-fits-all thing has to be abandoned. What we're finding with veterans, first responders and front-line workers is that quite often the culture in these workforces is such that you shouldn't ask for help or your job might be in danger if you disclo

November 30th, 2020Committee meeting

Dr. Peter Cornish

Health committee  Thank you for that question. It's an excellent question. Our current system has a one-size-fits-all approach. You can go to a physician, psychologist or psychiatrist. What we're learning with opening up the buffet of options is that it fits much more with the reality of our soci

November 30th, 2020Committee meeting

Dr. Peter Cornish

Health committee  Finally, what I'd like to say is that the federal government can take a role in integrating municipal, provincial and national levels to fill the gap that exists with mental health. The gap is immediate care for people who need it most, including those who are homeless and suffer

November 30th, 2020Committee meeting

Dr. Peter Cornish

Health committee  Thank you very much. I'm going to speak about the availability of mental health promotion programs, in particular focusing on Wellness Together Canada, which is a federally funded program that Stepped Care Solutions launched in partnership with Kids Help Phone and Homewood Heal

November 30th, 2020Committee meeting

Dr. Peter Cornish