Connecting the dots

Thus, the present research seeks to understand The lead agencies for this project were the CAMH Health how public health units in Ontario are addressing the Promotion Resource Centre, Toronto Public Health (TPH) promotion of mental health and prevention of mental and Public Health Ontario (PHO). [...] This report health promotion is a relatively new field and is not describes the burden of mental illness and addictions well understood in the context of public health’s core in Ontario and calls for increased clarity in the role of business of illness prevention and health promotion. [...] How Ontario Public Health Units are Addressing Child and Youth Mental Health 5 Ontario Public Health Standards In addition, the Child Health Guidance Document (MHP, 2010b) states that: The Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) describes the minimum requirements for fundamental public health Promoting mental health can also lead to better programs and services to be delivered by the 36 local educa [...] This strategy the Prevention of Injury and Substance Misuse subsection recognizes the importance of the determinants of health mentions creating supportive environments, policies, and and has recommendations to address the full spectrum of public awareness to address “alcohol use and substances” mental health issues and to build resiliency in individuals (MOHLTC, 2008. [...] Lastly, the strategy underscores the importance The promotion of positive mental health of children and of providing mental health services in the community.