Table 4 Ranked policy implications of our research findings (Focus 1)

1^a

Develop a more diverse and culturally competent workforce

1^a

Create environments that prevent MHSUH workforce burnout

2

Collect comprehensive MHSUH workforce data, stratified by race, ethnicity, gender, etc.

3

Invest in training, recruitment and regulation

4^a

Achieve funding parity between MHSUH and physical health services

4^a

Communicate the need to strengthen MHSUH workforce capacity in response to the pandemic

5

Optimize the mix of virtual and in-person delivery to broaden reach

6

Create better policy on interface between public and private sectors

7^a

Remove barriers to inter-provincial mobility

7^a

Value contributions of different roles with the MHSUH workforce, including peer support