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Mental health and substance-use health workforce needs policy attention

Regulation is a key priority for strengthening the capacity of the mental health and substance-use health workforce. Next up, we need a broader health workforce strategy for Canada.

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BY MARY BARTRAM AND KATHLEEN LESLIE
September 29, 2022

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Mental health and substance-use health workforce needs policy attention

Regulation is a key priority for strengthening the capacity of the mental health and substance-use health workforce. Next up, we need a broader health workforce strategy for Canada.

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