Priority Theme Publications
Publications are categorised according to the Research Partnership Program's priority and cross-cutting themes.
- Priority Themes
- Effectiveness of Mental Health Services and System
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Mental Illness and Addictions
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- Cross-cutting Themes
- Aboriginal and Multicultural Populations
- Suicide Prevention
- Knowledge Transfer
- Information Systems
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Mental Health Economic Statistics
The Alberta Mental Health Board and the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) have jointly released the Mental Health Economic Statistics: In Your Pocket booklet, a first of its kind publication that provides information about the economic burden of mental illness in Canada. This booklet is available in both English and French.
English - Mental Health Economic Statistics: In Your Pocket
French - Les statistiques économiques de la santé mentale: Format poche
How Much Should We Spend on Mental Health?
The Alberta Health Services - Alberta Mental Health Board and the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) have jointly released How Much Should We Spend on Mental Health?
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research: Alberta Research Activity and Leadership - Environmental Scan 2009
This updated e-scan focuses on Alberta research in the area of child and adolescent mental health. It includes information about individuals and organizations involved in this area, as well as funding opportunities and specific research activity.
A Report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research - Priority Setting Roundtable 2007
This report is the result of a priority setting roundtable where stakeholders were brought together to identify important themes and sub-themes for Alberta in the area of child and adolescent mental health research.
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Addiction and Mental Health in the Alberta Workforce
The Institute of Health Economics has conducted a study of addictive behaviours and mental health in the Alberta workforce. The project, which collected data in 2009, is a replication of two previous studies undertaken in 1992 and 2002, with the addition of mental health indicators. The project consisted of surveys of 2,817 Alberta workers and 363 employers working within various industries and occupations.
Along with the Institute of Health Economics, we have developed some short key message profiles that outline the main findings from this research.
Profile 1 - Prevalence of Addictive Behaviours
Profile 2 - Prevalence of Mental Health Problems
Profile 3 - Prevalence of Concurrent Disorders
Profile 4 - Addictive Behaviours by Type of Industry and Occupation
Profile 5 - Mental Health Problems by Industry and Occupation
Profile 6 - Job Factors Associated with Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health Disorders
Profile 7 - Addictive Behaviours and Employee Productivity
Profile 8 - Employee Access to Employee Assistance Programs and Financial Support
Profile 9 - Substance Testing and Responses to Workplace Incidents Involving Drugs and Alcohol
Online Addiction and Mental Health Resources
The report provides a variety of resources dealing with workplace addiction and mental health that are available online.
Workplace Addiction and Mental Health in the Construction Industry: A Literature Review
Recognizing the importance of mental health in the workplace, the former Alberta Mental Health Board (now Alberta Health Services) formed a Steering Committee with key representatives across Alberta’s construction industry to determine how to address addiction and mental illness among construction workers. A sub-committee (working group) was created to lead the first task of completing a comprehensive scan of the current state of addiction and mental health in the construction industry, which includes a review of available literature and online resources and an analysis of available human resources and benefits data. This document represents the literature review portion of the project.
Effectiveness of Organizational Interventions for the Prevention of Workplace Stress
This report represents the collaborative efforst of the Alberta Health Services - Alberta Mental Health Board and the Institute of Health Economics. A joint initiative was undertaken to provide a training opportunity based at IHE to build capacity for applied mental health research. This report is the result of the skills development project.
Workplace Addiction and Mental Health in the Construction Industry in Alberta: Phase One Report
To build and sustain economic growth, the construction industry faces numerous challenges, many of which directly or indirectly relate to the health and wellbeing of its labour force. Realizing the importance of maintaining a healthy workforce, Alberta Health Services partnered with key representatives from Alberta's construction industry to assess and address addiction and mental illness in the workplace using a three phased approach. This report summarizes the results of the first phase, which examined the demographic and service utilization profile of employees accessing Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP) through two large scale Alberta organizations.
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Telehealth in Substance Abuse and Addictions
The Institute for Health Economics has produced a literature review of the role of telehealth in alcohol, smoking, drug abuse, and gambling.
Mental Illness and Addictions Environmental Scan
This environmental scan focuses on Alberta research in the area of mental illness and addictions. It includes information about individuals and organizations involved in this work and their specific areas of research, as well as funding opportunities.
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Aboriginal Research Protocols
A set of ethical research practices with Aboriginal communities in the area of mental health, created by the Aboriginal Research Protocols sub-committee for the former Alberta Mental Health Board (now Alberta Health Services).
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Knowledge Transfer & Translation
Knowledge Translation Plan Tamplate
Planning for knowledge translation can be a challenge. It is sometimes difficult to know where to begin. A Knolwedge Translation Plan template was developed to assist researchers with plan development. It provides numerous potential categories and may be utilized as a planning guide.
Use of Social Media for Knowledge Translation
As the use of social media becomes more widespread, researchers may want to cosider using it as part of their knowledge translation plan. This document outlines the pros and cons of the use of social media for research knowledge translation.
Knowledge Translation: A synopsis of the Literature 2008
This review on Knowledge Translation covers various KT definitions, terminology, models, processes, and the barriers to and enablers of KT. It also lists key literature reviews and resources in the area.
Knowledge Translation Planning Tools for Addiction and Mental Health Researchers
Knowledge translation (KT) has been defined in various ways. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) define KT as "a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve the health of Canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system". Knowledge translation involves a variety of stakeholders, ranging from researchers to policy makers to the general public. Ideally, a change in practice will result from the transfer of research knowledge. Since there are many aspects of KT to consider, these planning tools will assist you in considering all aspects of KT as they relate to your research.
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