Mental Notes Information

Mental Notes Magazine is a consumer publication providing information on a broad range of mental health issues affecting all Canadians. Canada's first and only national magazine servicing family physicians, general practioners, and the general public. Our waiting room copy will offer extensive free-to-the-public information and education on mental health concerns in all phases of the life cycle and educate Canadians on diseases and disorders, medications, and treatments. Each of us, within our lifetime, will experience emotional or mental distress. Treatment for an emotional crisis is as necessary as any other intervention in a medical emergency. Mental health impacts the way we live, love and work. Mental Notes Magazine will promote the importance of mental health care as part of ones' personal Health Care Program addressing mental health, ill-health, and illness. Emotional and mental disturbances have an economic impact, not only on the individual and his/her family, but also on the health care system, the workplace, and the entire social system. The significant role of mental health care in maintaining our country's health and well-being must be acknowledged. Recognizing symptoms, early diagnosis, and treatment defends against further complications. Ignored emotional and mental disturbances lead to increased physician visits, hospitalizations, and short and long-term disability. Stigma and ignorance are the main obstacles to better mental health.