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ArticleHealthcare management forum2025

Policy options for a pan-Canadian mental health and substance use health workforce strategy.

Jelena Atanackovic, Mary Bartram, Micheala Slipp, Sophia Myles, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, Colby Fraser, Kathleen Leslie

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Article in Healthcare management forum, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors.

Jelena AtanackovicCanadian Health Workforce Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-6324-1958
Mary BartramStepped Care Solutions, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-2548-5852
Micheala SlippAthabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-7145-928X
Sophia MylesCanadian Health Workforce Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-0546-3349
Ivy Lynn BourgeaultCanadian Health Workforce Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5113-9243
Colby FraserAthabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada.ORCID 0009-0006-3552-9491
Kathleen LeslieCanadian Health Workforce Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-0581-126X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Canada needs a systematically developed, fit-for-purpose Mental Health and Substance Use Health (MHSUH) workforce strategy to improve and coordinate planning across jurisdictions, provider types, and the public and private sectors. Guided by a pan-Canadian advisory committee, our project synthesized evidence and refined key priorities through a virtual policy dialogue. This article describes the insights generated at this dialogue and highlights the coordinated priority actions for a MHSUH workforce strategy for Canada. Specific actions are recommended under the following five priorities: (1) collect data for planning; (2) support the workforce; (3) target recruitment; (4) optimize and diversify roles; and (5) close policy gaps. This proposed strategy can inform effective workforce planning, foster the well-being of the MHSUH workforce, and facilitate retention and recruitment. Engagement from MHSUH system partners, including leaders from government, provider, and lived experience organizations, is essential to advancing this workforce strategy.

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Health PolicyHealth WorkforceMental Health ServicesSubstance-Related DisordersCanadaHumans

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PMID40317237
PMCPMC12152286

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