CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
newmedia@camh.ca (Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Dr. Paul Kurdyak)
Building a better mental health care system
Building a better mental health care system
Building a better mental health care system
Wednesday 18th February 2026
Explore the challenges and solutions for improving mental health care with Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. Paul Kurdyak.
30 minutes
Informative
Inspiring
Hopeful
Educational
Engaging
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CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Body & Mind
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Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The current mental health system lacks structure and accountability.
- Cancer care offers a model for integrated and efficient service delivery.
- Measurement-based care is crucial for consistent quality.
- Equity in access to mental health services is a significant issue.
- Future systems should provide seamless access to necessary care.
Good systems just work. They don't need to be navigated because they give people what they need when they need it.
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of building a better mental health care system. Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. Paul Kurdyak dive into the intricacies of mental health services, comparing them to other healthcare sectors. They explore the challenges faced in accessing quality mental health care and discuss the need for a more structured and accountable approach. Dr.
Kurdyak shares personal anecdotes, contrasting his wife's experience with cancer care to the often fragmented mental health services, highlighting the gaps in access and standardisation. The conversation touches on the potential for a more integrated system, akin to cancer care, where access is seamless and care is consistent. They emphasise the importance of measurement-based care and accountability in transforming mental health services.
The episode is a candid look at the current state of mental health care and offers hope for a more organised future. Dr. Kurdyak's passion for reform is contagious, leaving listeners with a sense of optimism about the possibilities for change. So, how can we make mental health care as efficient as other sectors? Tune in to find out!