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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19h

Wellesley Institute and its commitment to urban health equity date back to 1911. Today, we're thrilled to unveil our new look, website and story. www.wellesleyinstitute.com
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Wellesley Institute: Empathy, understanding, action and impact

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 1d

At Wellesley Institute, Empathy, Understanding, Action and Impact come together to create healthier, fairer lives for all those who call the Greater Toronto Area home.
Learn more at: www.wellesleyinstitute.com

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 2d

We are thrilled to debut a new look today, illustrating that Wellesley Institute is more than a think tank. We are a catalyst for change. Watch our team explain how.
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Wellesley Institute: Empathy, understanding, action and impact

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 8d

Wonderful news! Congratulations, Dr. Guttmann. We look forward to continting to work with you in your new role.

Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 9d

We are pleased to share this opportunity via the Black Health Alliance for Black 2SLGBTQI+ youth to participate in a focus group about their experiences accessing mental healthcare. An honorarium is provided and registration is mandatory: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJYTPZD

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Canadian Journal of Public Health @cjphrcsp.bsky.social · 13d

Just published online first #cjph_rcsp Self-study tool for integrating health equity into Health in All Policies (HiAP) initiatives (Ragheb, Shankardass, & Noonan) link.springer.com/article/1...

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 13d

Wellesley Institute CEO Kwame McKenzie is a member of Canada's delegation to the High Level Meeting on Non Communicable Diseases and Mental Health at the United Nations today, at this historic moment for mental health:

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Healthy Debate @healthydebate.bsky.social · 14d

Black mistrust is logical and rational: What public health policymakers must learn from Black communities

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Black mistrust is logical and rational: What public health policymakers must learn from Black communities - Healthy Debate

Black communities do not need more reactive inclusion. We need structural change built from trust, not just crisis.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 14d

Wellesley Institute CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie is in New York this week at the #UNWA80. Here is his picture of WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus opening the meeting celebrating the inclusion of mental health & a high level meeting & agreement to increase access to 150+ million.

Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 15d

Climate resilience must go beyond simply maintaining the status quo. Our Climate in the city report illustrates how communities, governments and a range of other stakeholders all must play a role in developing long-term, equitable strategies.
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Orange graphic of an urban setting with vertical buildings overheating - sun is blazing and a thermometer indicates high temperatures.

Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19d

This insightful article by Moyo Lawuyi in @thelocal.to highlights the realistic, honest and optimistic voices of this school year's graduating class and their thoughts on the future: thelocal.to/the-future-a...

The Future, According to the Class of 2026 | The Local

We spent our teen years under COVID lockdowns, and now face an uncertain path shaped by climate change, AI, and shifting geopolitics. But my fellow students and I are holding out hope for better days ...

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 19d

Poverty, housing security and social isolation make the impacts of climate change worse. Community-led and equity-oriented strategies are key to effective climate resilience.

Read our latest research report on the initiatives underway across the GTA: www.wellesleyinstitute.com/publications...

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 21d

Climate change does not impact everyone equally in the GTA. Climate in the city, our latest research report, by Mauriene Tolentino, identifies 68 local initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilience among equity-deserving communities.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 22d

Are you a researcher with a knowledge of health equity, the social determinants of health and issues related to primary care? We are hiring a 12-month research contract position to support Wellesley Institute's projects - learn more:
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 22d

Not only are our long commutes in Toronto frustrating, they are also bad for our health. Wellesley Institute's director of policy @jesserosenberg.bsky.social makes the connection between housing affordability, and health outcomes in this @thestar.com article:
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TTC warns of longer travel times as subways ordered to reduce speed through 34 ‘slow zones’

The 'slow zones' come in response to a geometric survey that found multiple points where track required repairs.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 23d

More data is key to understanding what racialized tenants are facing, says Wellesley Institute CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie in a CBC Toronto article about a committee calling on Toronto Community Housing to start to collecting race-based data:
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A city committee is calling on Toronto Community Housing to release race-based data | CBC News

A city committee has passed a motion requesting race-based data on evictions in social housing, a move advocates say could help protect vulnerable tenants from homelessness.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26d

and addressing social exclusion and systemic inequities that often maintain the cycle of ACEs and negative outcomes.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26d

This can potentially preventing an unmanageable amount of health and social issues in their futures.

This means targeting the root causes of ACEs by supporting equitable and inclusive communities, ensuring families are supported in creating safe & stable environments for kids...

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 26d

Our research report on adverse childhood events – released this week – suggests that while we cannot prevent every child from abuse or harm, we can foster resilience for those who have endured adverse childhood experiences.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 28d

35% of Ontarians have experienced at least one adverse childhood event (ACE). But ACEs are not equally distributed: a history of ACEs was found to be more common among equity-deserving groups, including LGB populations, people with disabilities, and females.
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

Sept 8-12 is National Substance Use Health Week of Action, raising awareness and calling for equitable access to substance use healthcare in Canada.

Learn about CAPSA's work to reframe substance use through a health-focused lens: lnkd.in/gsMP-6ve

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ontario has some of the highest rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Canada, yet there are gaps in understanding who is most effected. Read our latest research report by @sophiejb.bsky.social, @christine-sheppard.bsky.social & Maura Eswaradas #CLSAFindings
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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to Across Boundaries as they mark 30 years, serving racialized people with mental health and addition issues throughout the greater Toronto area, a true example of health equity in action.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dr. McKenzie spoke with other distinguished professionals including Corey Bernard, @drjazzyz.bsky.social, Cheryl Prescod, @nitinmohan1.bsky.social, Dawnmarie Harriott, and Debbie Douglas, C.M; as well as facilitators Umwali Sauter, and Joelleann Forbes, MSW, RSW.

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Wellesley Institute @wellesleyinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wellesley Institute CEO Dr. Kwame McKenzie participated in a panel discussion last month at the Across Boundaries Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression and DEI Approaches in Mental Health: How far have we come? conference.

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