Canadian Psychiatric Association

Her Excellency Sharon Johnston attended the Canadian Psychiatric Association’s (CPA) 64th Annual Conference in Toronto, on September 11, 2014. On this occasion, she delivered an address: "David and I feel privileged that as a governor general and myself as his wife, we have been able to speak up about mental illness and mental health. To be advocates, we first needed to witness and familiarize ourselves with the innovative practices in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Discovering what is being done has been an amazing journey."

Mrs. Johnston met with CPA Past President Mrs. Suzane Renaud. The CPA’s Conference is the largest psychiatric continuing professional development program in Canada. Each year, more than 1 200 psychiatrists and other mental health care professionals attend the conference to keep up-to-date on the latest research, to exchange ideas, and to network with colleagues from across the country.

CPA President Dr. Michael Teehan presented the Special Recognition Award to Mrs. Johnston and His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, for their significant contributions in the area of mental health.