By Sarah Bonato, Reference/Research Librarian, CAMH Library
An initiative of the Alliance for Healthier Communities, Community Health and Wellbeing Week aims to support ongoing dialogue on how to best promote and achieve the best possible health and wellbeing for everyone.
See below for a selection of resources for info on community wellbeing and related topics.
Canadian Index of Wellbeing: How are Canadians Really Doing? (2016)
From the Canadian Index of Wellbeing and University of Waterloo
- Info on Canadians’ thoughts of wellbeing, especially in the areas of
life that matter to them the most. Discuses living standards, education, democratic engagement, community vitality, along with other topics. Also proposes solutions for achieving quality of life and wellbeing for all Canadians.
Access at https://uwaterloo.ca/canadian-index-wellbeing/sites/ca.canadian-index-wellbeing/files/uploads/files/ciw2016-howarecanadiansreallydoing-1994-2014-22nov2016.pdf
Raising Canada: A Report on Children in Canada, Their Health and Wellbeing (2018)
From the O'Brien Institute for Public Health
- Report on the health and wellbeing of Canadian children. Info on the social determinants of health, the health of Canadian children compared to other similar nations, and mental health, physical health, food insecurity, child abuse issues.
Access at https://obrieniph.ucalgary.ca/files/iph/raising-canada-report.pdf
Toward Recovery and Wellbeing: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada (2009)
From the Mental Health Commission of Canada
- A report on how there is no health without mental health and documents how positive mental health is associated with better health outcomes, educational attainment, increased wellbeing economic participation, and close social relationships. Detailed discussion of the goals for a mental health strategy for all Canadians.
Access at https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/FNIM_Toward_Recovery_and_Well_Being_ENG_0_1.pdf
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