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.
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.
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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.
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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 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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