Proper treatment and support have dramatically improved the health and quality of life for persons with serious psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. We must ensure that the best and most appropriate medications are always available to those who need them.

News Updates

December 9, 2009

Ontario Mental Health Act under review

Psychologist Dr. John Gray, the lead author of Canadian Mental Health Law and Policy, was invited by the Ontario Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions to share infomration of provinces and territories in Canada have dealt with problematic issues related to involuntary hosptialization and treatment.

Dr. Gray noted the plight of forensic patients in Ontario who could not be treated because of the provincial Mental Health Act. Individuals who have refused treatment have been detained for 5, 10, even 25 years, because they have not been well enough to be released. Each "wasted year" is costing the provincial government a minimum of $219,000 of taxpayer's money.

The transcript of Dr. Gray's presentation is posted on the Committee site.