It was a very busy trip for our researcher Matthew Menear and Nour el houda Laieb, a Master’s student in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. Our two colleagues took part in the 2026 conference of the Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR).​

 

Dr Menear introduced the Mental Health and Substance Use Action Group for the first time. A workshop was held to gather participants’ views on what the group’s future activities should entail.

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For her part, Nour el houda presented ‘Care Experiences and Journeys of Women Affected by Perinatal Mental Health Disorders: Preliminary Results’, marking her first appearance at the CHSRPA.​

 

This experience sparked discussions that could have gone on for ages! Matthew and Nour came away with new insights, training and food for thought for their research project.

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Our Remixers’ favourites:

🪷Nour

At CAHSPR: “Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Healthcare in Primary Care in Canada: Time For Some Hard Truths?” A thought-provoking session offering a variety of perspectives

In Ottawa: The Hidden Ottawa tour​

 

🪷Matthew

At CAHSPR: The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s fact-finding exercise focusing on reflections regarding the advancement of integrated mental health care at the frontline

In Ottawa: The Hidden Ottawa tour as well!