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Farming is more than physically taxing, it can also have serious impacts on farmers' mental health. A program in Manitoba hopes to help, and has just received charitable status.

New Brunswick's auditor general says the province's Health Department lacks the ability to ensure timely access to treatment for addiction and mental health problems.

The advocate for children, youth and seniors released a report today saying the province has failed to collaborate with First Nations governments to address youth mental health.

The $32-million program will include a 24-hour call line and a web portal for services such as internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy and peer support.

Survivors of mental health crises related to military service say help is available and it's crucial to seek it.

British Columbia's new health minister says she's aiming for more treatment beds and fewer deaths in a revamped approach to the province's drug overdose crisis.

Active-duty soldiers and veterans struggling to live up to the 'hero' persona are coming forward to urge others to seek the help they need.

The Canadian Psychological Association says the U.S. election has worldwide impact and it's normal for many Canadians to have strong emotions about it.

Some of the concerns include limited access to services, long wait-lists, geographic barriers, and a lack of integrated mental health support and harm reduction services. 

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg Chief Louis Kwissiwa is calling for policing and mental health help from the province and the federal government.

The Calgary Police Service is looking to use $13 million in unallocated money from fund for mental health and addictions response to pay for a new training facility.

West Shore RCMP said it is withdrawing its officers from a trio of regional policing units that deal with domestic violence, at-risk youth and mental health crises.

Landon LeBlanc, 21, died at the Shepody Healing Centre -- a security facility at Dorchester Penitentiary for male offenders with mental health conditions.

The province's deadly drug and mental health crises have been a pivotal campaign issue in the election and will prove to be a major challenge for whoever forms government.

Ontario Big City Mayors are asking the province to review mental-health laws and whether to expand the scope of involuntary treatment for people who are addicted to drugs.

The defence says it has "some fitness concerns" but has been instructed by its client, Sabrina Kauldhar, to oppose such an assessment.

A Winnipeg woman says creating art has helped her process some of the dark thoughts and feelings stemming from stigma about her neurodivergence.

To mark World Mental Health Day, one group of Winnipeggers is trying to bring a little sparkle into the lives of others... with love notes.

The new programs will help prepare graduating students for employment with hands-on experience and address the rising demand for affordable and accessible mental health services.

Compulsory mental health and addictions care is being contemplated or expanded in several provinces as communities struggle to cope with a countrywide overdose crisis.