Mental Health

• 67% to 75% of unhoused people have a mental health condition: University of Calgary

  A new study published by a team of researchers at the University of Calgary found that the majority of people who are experiencing homelessness have an underlying mental illness.

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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, April 16

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, April 16.

  Canada

  Apr 16
  
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• Winnipeg’s first responders need more mental health support, destigmatization: advocates

  First responders deal with the same stresses as other workers, but the danger and trauma they experience can make things worse, said the United Firefighters Union president.

  Health

  Apr 15
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• Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients

  Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal

  Canada

  Apr 15
• Advocate hopeful after Ottawa announces $500M for youth mental health

  'We need people working with families. We need people building capacity with communities and families and neighbourhoods so that we all look after the kids together.'

  Canada

  Apr 9
• Liberals launching $500M fund for youth mental health

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tuesday in Ottawa alongside other cabinet ministers, including Ya'ara Saks, the minister of mental health and addictions.

  Politics

  Apr 9
• Video of forceful arrest by Toronto police officers on TTC raises concerns

  The video begins with a man seated and shouting as several officers stand by. Moments later, the officers appear to drag the man from his seat to the ground.

  Crime

  Mar 29
• Wounded Warriors partners with Kawartha Lakes police to boost mental health supports

  Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.

  Canada

  Mar 26
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• Is remote therapy as effective as in-person sessions? What new research says 

  Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.

  Health

  Mar 18
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• Winnipeg Police Accountability Coalition wants change in mental health response

  A group of Winnipeg organizations is calling for a change in response to mental health crises. They ask for a shift from police response to community-based response.

  Canada

  Mar 13