Michael Wilson Health Accord must address growing mental health crisis in Canada – The Globe and Mail
Oct. 13, 2016
As the federal, provincial and territorial governments work toward a new Health Accord, one thing is apparent – there must be a significant infusion of new money earmarked to address the pressing social and economic imperative of mental health problems and illnesses in this country.
Throwing money at a problem rarely yields the desired results. So, part of the answer lies in making thoughtful, measurable investments centred on promoting innovation and sharing best practices.
I began my tenure as chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada a little over a year ago, and I can say with certainty that the organization is making use of its bird’s-eye view of the field to identify areas where smart investments could revolutionize results.
