About Us
Core Faculty, Staff and Students
All Publications
All Publications
Housing for People with Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders: Summary of Literature and Annotated Bibliography
Researchers at the Centre for Applied Research on Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA) were contracted by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to compile a brief, annotated bibliography focussing on the provision of housing for people with substance use and co-occurring mental disorders.
Housing and Support for Adults with Severe Addictions and/or Mental Illness in British Columbia
In August 2006, the BC Ministry of Health - Mental Health and Addictions Branch asked the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA) at Simon Fraser University to provide up-to-date information with regard to the scope of homelessness in BC, recommended solutions and associated costs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Core Information Document
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) holds a unique status in the field of mental health. CBT is effective for many psychological problems, is relatively brief, and is well received by individuals. A large volume of research has been published regarding CBT, including a number of well-designed studies involving people in "real world" clinical settings.
Antidepressant Skills at Work
Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace is a self-care manual authored by scientist-practitioners with expertise in issues relating to workplace mental health and addiction.
Quality Indicators for International Benchmarking of Mental Health Care
Hermann, R. C., Mattke, S., Somekh, D., Silfverhielm, H., Goldner, E., Glover, G., Pirkis, J., Mainz, J., & Chan, J. A. (2006). "Quality indicators for international benchmarking of mental health care". International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 18 Suppl 1, 31-8.
Guarding Minds @ Work
Guarding Minds @ Work (GM@W) provides an evidence-based process that employers can easily and quickly implement to protect psychological safety and promote psychological health in their workplace.
End of Life Research Report
As the population of British Columbia continues to age, an increasingly large proportion is anticipated to require services and supports as a result of various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and other mental health problems that affect the elderly.
A Population-based Study of Depression and Antidepressant Use in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients
Grunau, G., Sheps, S, Ratner, P, Goldner, E.M. (In Press) "A population-based study of depression and antidepressant use in acute myocardial infarction patients". The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
Using Administrative Data to Compare Risk Adjustment Methods of Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients
Grunau, G., Sheps, S, Ratner, P, Goldner, E.M. (In Press) "Using administrative data to compare risk adjustment methods of acute myocardial infarction patients". American Journal of Epidemiology.
Coping with Suicidal Thoughts
Coping with Suicidal Thoughts is intended for individuals who are currently experiencing suicidal ideation and/or have had a plan or made an attempt to hurt themselves.
Prevalence and Incidence Studies of Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Julian M. Somers, MSc, PhD, Elliot M. Goldner, MHSc, MD, Paul Waraich, MHSc, MD, Lorena Hsu, MSc. (2006) "Prevalence and Incidence Studies of Anxiety Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature". Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 51:100-113.
Corrections, Health, and Human Services: Evidence-based Planning and Evaluation
This report is the product of an Inter-Ministry initiative within British Columbia's Provincial Government, and is designed to promote integrated planning, delivery, and evaluation of services to reduce the risk that people with substance use and mental disorders become unnecessarily involved with the corrections system.
Family Physician Guide for Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Early Psychosis, and Substance Use Disorders
Guidelines and publications have been developed by many groups and organizations relevant to depression, anxiety disorders, early psychosis, and substance use disorders. However, the existing documents have been issued through a wide variety of sources and consequently it is difficult for clinicians to have a clear, easily accessible source of information that addresses these areas of clinical care.
Antidepressant Skills Workbook
The Antidepressant Skills Workbook gives an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best available research, and gives a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression.
Mental Disorder, Substance Use and Criminal Justice Contact
In May 2003, the Minister of State for Mental Health brought together representatives from Ministry of Health Services (MOHS), Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), Ministry of Attorney General (MAG) and the Ministry for Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG) to address the prevalence of people with mental and substance use disorders who are involved in the justice system. The result was a cross-ministry commitment to develop a report about mentally disordered offenders in the justice system in order to identify the high priority and long-term issues for this population and provide recommendations to address these concerns.
Working With the Client Who is Suicidal: A Tool for Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services
Working With the Client Who is Suicidal: A Tool for Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services provides an overview of recommended practices in assessing and treating suicidal behaviour in adults.
Emergency Mental Health Educational Manual
This manual contains the core information necessary for healthcare providers and frontline responders to work within the context of mental health emergencies.
Electroconvulsive Therapy - Guidelines for Health Authorities in British Columbia
The purpose of these guidelines for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT Guidelines) is to standardize the delivery of electroconvulsive therapy services across British Columbia.
Aboriginal Mental Health - What Works Best
In July 1999, the first meeting of the Aboriginal Mental Health Committee was held at the Longhouse, UBC . This discussion paper represents the discussions of the Committee's working group based on their viewpoints and the literature available in the area of Aboriginal Mental Heath.
