Interest Group Email Archive

Hello members,

As you know, our lives are busier than ever, and there's a lot that can pull your attention throughout the day. Focusing on the needs of families and friends, education, shift work, meetings, political action, social media, travel, health concerns, and so much more can be exhausting.

As nurses, we strive to provide the best care to our patients and clients, and sometimes we need to be reminded to take care of ourselves as well. One way that can help with wellness and doing your best each day is making sure that you get enough quality sleep. 

Hello Members,

We have received the following information about a study being conducted by McGill University researchers. The team is examining the experience of children and youth staying in Canadian hospitals during peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use the links below to participate, and reach out for more information.

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Hello members,

The ECHO^® Ontario Mental Health Project is hosting a pop-up leaning opportunity this Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. They are "calling all Ontario-based nurses to come and engage in a discussion of advocacy from a systems perspective."

The session, called "Advocating for Change", will feature special guest Amie Archibald-Varley

Register Here

What is the ECHO Ontario Mental Health Project?

Hello members,

RNAO is currently planning to host an exciting series of webinars in the area of harm reduction. The goal of these sessions is to increase your knowledge and skills to better support people who use substances. We need your feedback to help us and our partners* shape this training!

Please participate in this five-minute survey to help the planning committee gain a better understanding of your learning needs and specific areas of interest on the topics of substance use and harm reduction. Your answers will remain confidential.  

Hello members,

The Decolonization, Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression (DARAO) Committee of Western University at the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will be hosting a speaker series and panel discussion on February 16th, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.

The event is free, but you must register in advance to attend. 

Please register here. 

Hello Members,

You are invited to start 2023 inspired, informed, and re-energized by attending the January Heart-to-Heart Series led by Nurse Theorist and Living Legend, Dr. Jean Watson. The next session will take place on Jan. 16!

Hello members,

Next week is Hunt for Happiness Week, a call to be present in the moment and find happiness in everyday life. 

From the Hunt for Happiness Week website:

"Happiness is the driving force of human life. Most of our actions are in search of happiness. But we seldom find long-term happiness. Hunt for Happiness Week is all about celebrating the little joys in life. It is not about being happy all the time, it is about making the best out of little things as much as we can." 

Hello members,

We received an email from a member who shared a opinion letter that was sent to the editor of the San Francisco Chronicle in 2010. Read the full article here.

Hello Members,

Have you been considering getting your CNA certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in Canada? This certification program is a nationally recognized nursing specialty credential for nurses. With changes changes in nursing curriculums and practice, there have been reductions in the practice hours requirement which makes this program more accessible to nurses today!

Hello Members,

The executive members for the Mental Health Nursing Interest Group extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation and engagement with group activities this past year. As the year comes to a close, we hope that you find opportunities to surround yourself with loved ones and celebrate your accomplishments and hard work. For many reasons, there can be challenges with the hustle and bustle of the season. We hope you are able to stay present, find joy, and take time to reflect, relax, and recharge.

Hello members,

We would like your feedback about event attendance so that we can best serve your needs. We want to make sure that we are scheduling things so that folks will be able to attend.

Please complete our very brief survey to let us know your preferences for event times and days of the week: access the survey.

Please try to complete the survey by Dec. 28, so that we can plan the new year's events.

Thank you so much!

We're writing to let you know about an upcoming webinar – please join us! 

Title: Nurses in Harm Reduction: The Need is Now!

Date and time: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 12 – 1 p.m. ET

Objectives: 

Hello members,

The previous email didn't include the newsletter attachment, which I sincerely apologize for! 

We are pleased to share the Mental Health Nursing Interest Group (MHNIG) fall newsletter for 2022! It is packed with great information, including:

Hello members,

We are pleased to share the Mental Health Nursing Interest Group (MHNIG) fall newsletter for 2022! It is packed with great information, including:

Hello Members,

Please see the information below received from Lina Sherazy, Specialist, Housing Innovation and Program Design (lina.sherazy@peelregion.ca). Peel region is seeking people interested in joining a regional initiative. The focus will be Co-Designing a Health Care Model for People Experiencing Homelessness in Peel.

Hello members,

Please join us for the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) webinar on Nov. 17, 2022 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, read below

Reminder: access to this webinar and other CFMHN resources are included in your MHNIG membership!

Improving access to care: Mental Health Wellness Check post-discharge from the Emergency Department

Webinar description

Hello Members,

Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) is putting forward a bylaw change in advance of their Annual General Meeting on November 7th. Membership in CFMHN is included in your MHNIG membership. 

"We have a request for a vote on a bylaw change before the upcoming AGM on November 7.  
We would like to make the quorum a number rather than a percentage of membership.
Vote ends November 3.  Please respond with a Yay, nay or abstain. "

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF MEMBERS
OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSES (“CFMHN”)
Monday, Nov. 7, 2022
 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) wants your voice to be heard at this year’s AGM.  Also, in order for any votes to take place a quorum is required.

Hello members,

We are writing to share the following announcement from Dr. Laura Sikstrom about a research study being conducted through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF MEMBERS
OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSES (“CFMHN”)
Monday, Nov. 7, 2022
 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) wants your voice to be heard at this year’s AGM.  Also, in order for any votes to take place a quorum is required.