Community governance must shape Canada’s new data systems
Ontario is at a turning point in digital health, with the federal government introducing Bill S-5, the Connected Care for…
City of Toronto Black Community Data Governance Implementation Plan
This report is a comprehensive, multi-part guide for developing and integrating Black data governance practices at the City of Toronto.
Announcing Devon MacFarlane as new Senior Fellow
A recognized expert in 2SLGBTQ+ health, Devon MacFarlane will be advising and supporting the work of Wellesley Institute and Thrive Toronto.
Climate and mental well-being series
The links between climate change and mental well-being are complex. These two papers, produced for Thrive Toronto, explore the connections.
Needs magnify when disabilities co-occur
More than 3 million people in Ontario live with disability, and many live with mental health issues as well. It’s time to learn more about the service needs of this group.
When mental health conditions and physical disabilities co-occur: Examining service needs
It is common for people to live with mental health conditions and physical disabilities, but evidence on their service needs is limited.
Request for Proposals: Strategic Planning Consultants
Wellesley Institute is launching a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for consultants to guide and execute a strategic planning process for a 4-year strategic plan.
Ending food insecurity means all hands on deck
Food insecurity is on the rise in Canada as factors such as inflation, housing affordability, insufficient wages and income supports impact what people can afford. Finding solutions to food insecurity in Canada requires an all hands on deck approach.
Chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people: study
Read Dr. Kwame McKenzie’s comments on the first major study about AI psychosis in this article in The Guardian.
AI for mental health: Efficiency does not equal equity
Canadians are struggling to access mental health services, and are turning to digitized mental care as an alternative. Emerging research shows using chatbots as opposed to trained professionals puts health equity – and patients – at risk.
Menstrual health is not a luxury
Menstrual products are essential health items, yet one in six people in Canada who menstruate do not know if they can afford products for their next period.
Ontario 2026 Budget: Our submission on supportive housing
Wellesley Institute joined the Supportive Housing for Ontario Table in making the following written submission about the need for supportive…