Knowledge Translation

Brief Interventions for Depression and Hazardous Drinking

In the last couple of decades, there have been a number of research breakthroughs with regard to effective behavioural treatments for mental health and addiction problems. Two health problems for which behavioural interventions have been shown to be effective and which have particular relevance to family practice are depression and hazardous drinking.

Mental Health & Addictions Services Policy Investigative Team

The mission and focus of the Investigative Team will be creation of applicable, new knowledge addressing the transformation and improvement of mental health and addictions (MH&A) services and policies within the Canadian context.

BC Workplace Mental Health and Addiction Scientific Committee

The BC Workplace Mental Health and Addiction Scientific Committee was formed in October 2005, and represents a collaboration of researchers/scientists (both in BC and other provinces) with expertise in the area of workplace mental health and addiction.

Pharmacoepidemiology Research Hub

British Columbia is among the few areas throughout the world that have the capacity to systematically address important questions about the safety and optimal use of psychopharmacological agents. Detailed information about every prescription filled in the province for the majority of the population is centrally collected and maintained in a database known as PharmaNet. To facilitate access to this data by all verified health researchers in BC, CARMHA, in partnership with the BC Mental Health and Addictions Research Network, is developing the Pharmacoepidemiology Research Hub.

Support for Planning Services

This project supports ongoing collaboration related to the implementation of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) Mental Health & Addictions Strategic Plan.

Quality and Performance Measurement Analysis, Interpretation and Development

This project is the continuation of activities that have been underway for more than 5 years, under the direction of the MoH, with active engagement of health authority system managers and planners and other stakeholders, with research support provided by FHS researchers.