• Child and Youth Mental Health Framework: An Evergreen Framework (Mental health Commission of Canada) One of the key initiatives of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is to develop a Mental Health Strategy for Canada. As part of the strategy the Child and Youth Advisory Committee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada is advancing the development of a framework specific to the needs of child and youth mental health. The proposed framework, entitled Evergreen, will complement and provide a child and youth context to the Mental Health Strategy for Canada.

• Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (2006) Out of the Shadows at Last: Highlights and Recommendations. Highlights and Recommendations of the Final Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction Government of Canada Part One and Part Two
  

• Health Canada. A report on mental illness in Canada. Health Canada Editorial Board Mental Illness in Canada, 2002.
  

• Canadian Mental Health Association (2002) A Report on Mental illness in Canada This report is designed to raise the profile of mental illness among government, NGOs, and the industry, education, workplace, and academic sectors. It describes major mental illnesses and outlines their incidence and prevalence, causation, impact, stigma, and prevention and treatment. Policy makers will find the information valuable for shaping policies and services aimed at improving the quality of life of mental health consumers.

• Public Health Agency of Canada. Economic burden of mental health problems in Canada. Stephens T, Joubert N. Chronic Dis Can 2001;22.

• Canadian Institute for Health Information (2009) Improving the Health of Canadians: Exploring Positive Mental Health, Ottawa, ON, Author

• Mental Health Commission of Canada (2009) Recovery and Well-being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada, Calgary, AB, Author

• Suicide-Related Research in Canada: A Descriptive Overview A bibliography of Canadian suicide research references has been appended to this document. Further, an updated bibliography, developed by the Centre for Suicide Prevention and the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide and Euthanasia, has been developed for Health Canada, and appears as a separate document. Together, the two bibliographies provide a gateway to research on suicide in Canada published during the period 1985 through 2003.

• Mental Health Promotion For People With Mental Illness - A Discussion Paper With a growing emphasis, supported by the literature, on promoting health by focusing on individuals' strengths, capacities, and recovery capabilities, mental health promotion is becoming an increasingly relevant concept. This paper explores the potential of mental health promotion for people with mental illness.

• A Report on Mental Illnesses in Canada (2002) Public Health Agency of Canada This report on Mental Illnesses in Canada is designed to raise the profile of mental illness among government and non-government organizations, and the industry, education, workplace, and academic sectors. It describes five major mental illnesses and suicide, and outlines their incidence and prevalence, causation, impact, stigma, and prevention and treatment.

• Mental Health of the Canadian Population: A Comprehensive Analysis Chronic Diseases in Canada Vol.20. No. 3, 2000

• All Together Now: How families are affected by depression and manic depression Depression and manic depression are among the most common illnesses in our society, affecting more than 10 out of every 100 people. The All Together Now booklet was designed to help families live and cope with depression and manic depression and provide meaningful coping strategies for families. The booklet, based on the findings of a major research project, was prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association.

• Divorce and the mental health of children (Statistics Canada, 2005) The study found that children whose parents eventually divorce show higher levels of depression, as well as higher levels of anti-social behaviour, than children whose parents remain married.

• Youth Depressive Symptoms and Changes in Relationships with Parents and Peers (Statistics Canada, 2005) This study examines links between changes in relationships with parents and peers during adolescence and adolescent depressive symptoms. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth.

• Mental health and well-being. (Statistics Canada Web Page)

• Mentally Healthy Communities: A Collection of Papers (Canadian Population Health Initiative, 2009 In this collection of papers, the authors explore the questions, "What contributes to a mentally healthy community?" and "What makes some communities more mentally healthy or resilient than others?" The Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) commissioned these papers from experts from across Canada and internationally to foster discussion of the complex ways in which individual, social, cultural, physical and socio-economic determinants may affect individual and community mental health.These papers represent a cross-section of views on diverse topics including workplace mental health, the role of social capital and mental health promotion. In addition, they provide new perspectives on potential indicators of community mental health.

• Nova Scotia Department of Health (2004) Depression in Nova Scotia - Canadian Community Health Survey Topics Cycle 3.1 Halifax, NS Author

• Teen Mental Health (Web Site) Teenmentalhealth.org is an award-winning website dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. Teenmentalhealth.org is developed by Dr. Stan Kutcher and the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health.
  
  
• Toward Recovery and Well-Being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada released in November 2009 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada this report marked the end of the first phase of the work of the Mental Health Commission of Canada to develop a mental health strategy for the country. This framework sets out seven goals for WHAT a transformed mental health system – one that will enable everyone living in Canada to have the opportunity to achieve the best possible mental health and wellbeing – should look like. The second phase of mental health strategy development will involve developing a comprehensive strategic plan for HOW to achieve the framework vision and seven goals. As the next step, a series of Roundtables on key topics will be held between March and September 2010. Approximately 25 people reflecting a cross-section of stakeholders will be invited to each Roundtable.
  
  
• Joubert, N., Taylor, L. & Williams, I. (1996). Mental Health Promotion: The Time Is Now. Ottawa: Mental Health Promotion Unit, Health Canada.
  
  
• Health Canada. (2000). Risk, vulnerability, resilience: Health system implications. Ottawa: Supply and Services Canada

• Canadian Institute for Health Information (2009) Improving the Health of Canadians: Exploring Positive Mental Health, Ottawa, ON, Author Positive or good mental health is more than just the absence of a mental illness. In fact, according to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), people reporting higher levels of positive mental health also report better physical health and fewer days of reduced activity. The report examines five aspects of positive mental health, including: life enjoyment; coping ability; emotional well-being; spiritual values and well-being; and social well-being and connectedness. This is the first report of its kind in Canada to offer a comprehensive look at the role positive mental health plays in physical health, including what factors are associated with high levels of positive mental health.
  
  Pape, B. and Galipeault, J.P. (2002) Mental Health Promotion for People with Mental Illness Health Canada Current research literature supports the growing emphasis on promoting health by focusing on individuals‘ strengths, capacities, and recovery capabilities. As a result, mental health promotion is becoming an increasingly relevant concept. This paper explores the potential of mental health promotion for people with mental illness.
  
  

• Canadian Institute for Health Information (2007) Improving the Health of Canadians: Mental Health and Homelessness Ottawa, ON, Author
  This report presents an overview of research, data, interventions and policy directions related to mental health and homelessness. The first section presents estimates of the prevalence of both homelessness and self-reported mental health issues among the homeless in Canada. The second section looks at the effectiveness of two types of related policies and programs—housing and community mental health programs— and their role in promoting mental health and helping people find a way out of homelessness.
  
  
• Canadian Institute for Health Information (2008) Improving the Health of Canadians: Mental Health, Delinquency and Criminal Activity, Ottawa, ON
  This report provides an overview of the latest research, analyses and policy initiatives related to mental health, delinquency and criminal activity. It also presents data on the characteristics of and issues facing individuals with a mental illness who were or are involved with the criminal justice system.
  
  
• Friedli, L. (2009) Mental Health, Resilience and Inequalities: Gap Between Rich and Poor Damages Mental Health ,World Health Organization
  This report shows how the gap between rich and poor affects the mental health of individuals by causing psychological and physiological changes. It also argues that mental health is key to understanding wider health and social issues (low levels of educational achievement and work productivity; higher levels of physical disease and mortality; violence, relationship breakdown and poor community cohesion). In contrast, good mental health leads to better physical health, healthier lifestyles, improved productivity and educational attainment and lower levels of crime and violence. The report says that reducing inequalities must be seen as an integral part of economic development, and recommends that, given the central importance of mental health to the wider functioning of society, all future public policy is assessed for its mental health impact.
  
  
• Duxbury, L. and Higgins, C (2002-05) National Study on Balancing Work, Family and Lifestyle, Ottawa, ON, Public Health Agency of Canada This website contains links to the following four reports:

-The 2001 National Work-Life Conflict Study (2002)
-Work-Life Conflict in Canada in the New Millennium A Status Report (2003)
-Exploring the Link Between Work-Life Conflict and Demands on Canada's Health Care System (2004)
-Who Is at Risk? Predictors of Work-Life Conflict (2005)

• Work Life Balance in Canadian Workplaces (Public Health Agency of Canada
  This website has been created to help organizations design and implement supportive programs and policies facilitating work-life balance. By reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work. The first section allows employers, unions, managers and human resources practitioners to access the latest information and examples of best practices that enhance work-life balance for their employees. The second section highlights the issues of an aging workforce.
  
  
• Kirmayer, L., Boothroyd, L., Laliberte, A., and Laronde Simpson, B (1999) Native Mental Health Research Team – Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in
  First Nations and Inuit Communities, Montreal, QC, McGill University Native Mental Health Research Team This report sets out a rationale and plan of action for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in the First Nations and Inuit communities of Québec. The recommendations are based on the best available information and evaluations of existing programs.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Coping with the Stress of Terrorism and Armed Conflict (9/11/02)Terrorist attacks, acts of war, and sudden violent events such as disasters challenge our coping skills, even if we only witness them on television. If they touch our lives more closely (for example, if they occur near where we live, or affect people we know) they can cause a lot of distress, fear and anxiety. We worry about our own safety, the safety of our loved ones and our community.

• Bullying: A Developmental Perspective (PREVNET Canada & SAMHSA) Bullying and victimization can start in early childhood and persist through the school years, peaking during the school transitions. This fact sheet written by PREVNet in partnership with SAMHSA includes key research findings, key themes, and implications of bullying from a developmental perspective.

• Psychosocial Problems and Bullying (PREVNET Canada & SAMHSA) Involvement in bullying and victimization can have devastating and even life-threatening psychological, behavioral, mental and physical health, academic, and social consequences. This fact sheet written by PREVNet in partnership with SAMHSA, includes key research findings, key themes, implications, and recommended reviews of relevant literature of the psychosocial problems associated with bullying
  
  

• Bullying Experiences for Sexual Minorities This paper investigated whether non-heterosexual youth experience more bullying, sexual harassment, and dating violence than heterosexual youth. The central interest was in the experiences of youth that identify themselves as bisexual or as questioning their sexuality since most research thus far has focused on those that identify themselves using the more definite categories of 'gay' or 'lesbian'. (Williams, Connolly, Pepler, & Craig, 2003)

• Resilience & Schools
  The International School Health Network (based at SFU) has prepared a series of summaries and webinars on how resilience can be included in school programs. They include: Resilience & Schools (Glossary Term - one paragraph) Resilience as an Emerging Concept (a two page Encyclopedia Entry), Fostering Resilience through Transitions (a two page Encyclopedia Entry), Fostering Resilience through Family Programs (a two page Encyclopedia Entry), After School Programs, Healthy Development & Resilience (a 15 page Handbook Section) Resilience & School Programs (another 15 page Handbook Section) and Resilience & Schools (a Bibliography of research and resources). The recorded webinars from the authors of these papers include:
  - Resiliency Defined and Applied,
  - How Schools Can Promote Resilience,
  - Resiliency through Transitions,
  - Promoting Resiliency among youth through Families,
  - Promoting Resiliency through after-school programs
  
  
• Barankin, T. & Khanlou, N. 2007. Growing Up Resilient: Ways to Build Resilience in Children and Youth. Toronto, ON: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
  
  
• Schonert-Reichl, K.A. 2000. Children and youth at risk. Some conceptual considerations. Paper prepared for the Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda Symposium, Ottawa, ON
  
  
• Steinhauer, P.D. 1996. Methods of Developing Resiliency in Children from Disadvantaged Populations. Ottawa, ON: National Forum on Youth
  
  
• Canadian Example. The London District Catholic School Board, together with community partners in a Northeast, London, Ontario
  neighbourhood have embarked on a Youth Resiliency Demonstration Project. This project is part of the work of the Student Support Leadership Initiative. The Project uses the Youth Resiliency Framework (Resiliency Canada 2001) as its foundation. This framework promotes developmental strengths through resiliency assessment and development. The ability to assess the impact of interventions on outcomes through specific measurement tools is a unique feature of the Framework.
  The demonstration project is two-fold. First resiliency surveys were administered and completed by 278 students from grade
  7-12 in December 2009. School and community partners gathered to analyze the data and develop mutually supportive
  action plans to enhance strengths and address challenges identified by the children and youth. From February to June 2010,
  these action plans will be implemented in the schools and community. A post assessment of resiliency will be completed by
  the same students in June 2010. The second area of focus is the development of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
  including both school and community professionals. The PLC will build on the Resiliency model and will provide on-going
  opportunities to build trust, develop common language, knowledge and skills