Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice
About this Community of Practice
The Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice (CoP) was built by family physicians for family physicians. Join monthly virtual sessions to connect in real time with and learn from others who are working with patients to address their mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic pain, while also focusing on your own wellness.
Meet the Leadership Team
Our Partners
The Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction at the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.
This Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits.
Preventing burnout: Boundary setting strategies for family doctors
Starts on
Wed, Jul 31, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Family physicians are often seen as the safety net for the entire health care system.
An introduction to supporting patients through the opioid crisis
Starts on
Wed, Aug 28, 2024 8:00 am EDT
The Public Health Agency of Canada released data at the beginning of 2024 that showed the number of opioid-related overdoses and deaths in 2023 increased across the country.
Best practices for treating and diagnosing ADHD in primary care
Starts on
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 8:00 am EDT
Currently, there are long waitlists for free psychiatric assessments for adults with suspected ADHD, leaving patients unable to receive the necessary treatments.