Mental Health Issues Impacted By Psychological Stress

Health care expenditure accounted for an estimated 11% (214.9 billion) of Canada’s GDP in 2014 (CIHI, 2014). Canada boasts a universal, cost-effective and fair health care system to its citizens (Picard, 2010). However, despite great claims and large expenses incurred Canada’s health care system has been reported inefficient in it’s delivery to the population (Davis, Schoen, & Stremikis, 2010; Picard, 2010). As inconsistencies exist in health care delivery across the country, choosing priorities for the health of the Canadian people becomes of vital importance. In Ontario, progress toward a better health care system has been stated to be moving forward by putting the needs of the “patient’s first” (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care [MOHLTC], 2015). This policy brief will give a background of health care issues in Canada related to Ontario. Three evidence-based priorities will be suggested for Ontario’s health policy agenda for the next three to five years. Furthermore, through a critical analysis of these issues a recommendation of the top priority issue for the agenda will be presented.

In order to sustain the health care system, the Canadian government needs to strategically plan for the years ahead and invest more in preventative care rather than curative care. Canada should enforce non-medical health policies which are not only going to promise healthy living for

This paper will discuss the Canadian healthcare system compared to the United States healthcare system. Although they’re close in proximity, these two nations have very different health care systems. Each healthcare system has its own difficulties, and is currently trying to find ways to improve. Canada currently uses the Universal Health Care system; which provides healthcare coverage to all Canadian citizens (Canadian Health Care, 2007). The services are executed on both a territorial and provincial basis, by staying within the guidelines that have been enforced by the federal government (Canadian Health Care, 2007).

When asked to describe what makes Canada unique compared to other countries, many outsiders might yell out “Hockey!” “Cold Weather!” or “Free Health Care!.” Health care is definitely one of Canada’s most noticeable trademarks when compared to the United States, but the reality is that our health care services are not what they are made out to be. Canadians tend to take pride in the fact that they have a Government funded health care system, but the system is failing at a rapid pace. One can gage the quality of health care in our country while at the emergency ward in any hospital, where most Canadians realize its downsides. The Government spends most of its budget towards health care but Canadians are not feeling an improvement. Waiting

Individuals see the world in unique and varied ways. Factors such as educational experiences, ways of knowing, personal responsibility and family structure have influenced my beliefs and attitudes. A world view results from the process through which knowledge and understanding is obtained.

Currently, the author is trying to tell the audience that social problems can be more problematic than clinical problems. The author also discusses how the living standards for Canadians are not distributed equally. Since everything is unequal, those who are in a higher social position have more control over the economy and try their best to avoid risks and diseases (Graham, 2004). The main argument from the author is that healthcare determines the heath outcome of an individual. The author also addresses that all Canadians should have equal access to all the social determinants of health to avoid getting sick in the first place. That being said, the author is briefly addressing all the social determinants of health and how the all connect to health, but with inequality as an underlying issue. The dispute on how social determinants of health is a notion that directs attention to the social factors shaping people’s health is also discussed in the article (Graham, 2004).

The purpose of this paper is to compare the Canadian and the United States health

In order for health promotion to achieve its goal, programs that promote and support change have to be implemented before individual health issues arise. The individual based treatment and lifestyle programs that are predominant in Canada often do not contribute to social change and have limited societal effect. The paper by Alvaro entitled “Moving Canadian governmental policies beyond a focus on individual lifestyle: some insights from complexity and critical theories” argues that Canadian health policy is focused on promoting individual lifestyle change and neglects, or to a lesser degree overlooks, societal and economic issues, both of which are factors prevention programs consider. Alvaro argues that governments should refocus their efforts towards programs that remedy societal and economic issues that affect health. This argument is made by referencing reputable studies and sources, employing logical reasoning, and addressing issues that may evoke an emotional response in the public.

Although the health care system is constantly making improvements, industrialized countries fail to depict various societies that live within. Politics, public policy and health inequalities are some issues that evolve the Canadian health care system. Social determinants expand on the availability and affordability of housing and food. Other components like the stability and quality of employment and health and social services being influenced by health. This chapter mainly revolves around public policy based aspects like health inequalities and political economy perspective.

The distinction of Canada’s healthcare system is it is publicly funded but privately delivered, where as the United States’s healthcare system is privately funded and privately delivered. This means every Canadian has the privilege to seek medical help outside of pocket. Although not all services are free such as drug prescription, doctor specialists, eye and dental exams, Canada’s health policy is absolutely better than of the United States. Based on the research, the US spends more on health

In 1966 the Liberal Party of Canada under Lester B Pearson’s control released a universal health policy within the Medical Care Act. Which began the structure that Canada knows as a ‘free’ basic health care to all Canadian citizens (Canadian Museum of History, 2010). Over the years, this universal health policy has undergone much controversy on whether or not it works. Canada 's population is vastly growing, with many citizens needing different types of care, the country does not have a strict plan for dealing with the increasing need for health care. The Canadian Healthcare system heads in a downhill spiral as seen in Canadas growing population, outdated health care system, health cutbacks increase, a rise in wait times and Canadians are finding treatment abroad.

These programs are funded by the government and assist in raising public awareness about health issues. There are a variety of programs, which include but are not limited to, programs for the elderly, programs for those with disabilities and programs regarding issues such as back pain. As a result of these government educational programs, Canadian citizens are more aware of health concerns and safety, which plausibly leads to a healthier population and has also reduced health care costs in the country. According to professors Robert Evans and Noralou P Roos, “[Canadian citizens] are among the healthiest people in the world, and we are becoming healthier … Canadians’ general health is high and rising” (Evans et al., 1999, p. 393). The reasoning for this high rate of health can plausibly be partially attributed to these educational programs as citizens are aware of health safety and risks due to them. Other developed countries, such as the United States, do not have these government-funded educational programs in place which can partly explain for the disparity in health among these other countries and Canada. Furthermore, Canada arguably has a quality health care system that can further contribute to the high health rates of the country. According to a report by the Commonwealth Fund, the health care system in Canada is ranked as the

Canada values the mental and physical health of all citizens. Canadians are provided with free health care and life-saving services like ambulances that provide immediate health care and transport people to the hospital. Furthermore, Canada strives to improve the physical and mental health of its citizens by improving the lives of all Canadians based on longevity, effective use of health care and lifestyle. The Canadian Government’s Public Health Agency of Canada 2016–17 report on plans and priorities, clearly

In a disaster situation organisations are faced with the need to respond quickly and often provide very little warning to their personnel. It is during these non-routine situations which require individuals to adapt and overcome in order to carry out their duties effectively that first responders experience a number of stressors. There are two main categories of stressors, physical and mental.

Global health is a field of focus for many nations worldwide but there are many colonies that are still struggling with health. Many nations struggle with the development of strategies to prevent disease, outbreak, other struggle with the development of new medications, and vaccinations but together these struggles create global health issues worldwide. Canada is considered to be one of the most developed countries in the world and many other less-developed nations rely on Canada for solutions to certain problems. A big concern for less developed countries and debatably one of the most difficult things to resolve is level of health. Although Canada is a developed country the government is not able to resolve problems that less-developed