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Introduction: Social Determinants of Mental Health
1Ruby Brown, has served in executive roles across multiple provinces and territories. She has spearheaded projects from laying the groundwork for healthcare organizations to navigating complex negotiations between governments and driving innovative advancements in mental health. As a principal of Mandala Management Inc., she offers strategic insights and operational guidance to enhance organizational effectiveness and contributes to government-initiated assessments of healthcare systems.
Abstract:
The guiding principle of Canada's health and social systems is recognition of the inherent dignity of every individual. One's dignity is formed by the social fabric and relationships that surround it. As the Ubuntu African philosophy describes, "a person is a person through other people" (Wikipedia 2025). We know that brain development, neural processes and mental health are configured by social structures and connections relevant to our lives, as we experienced first-hand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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