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Percentage of Ontario youth struggling with mental health back to pre-COVID level, survey suggestsThe Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says psychological distress among Ontario youth appears to have decreased since the pandemic, but still remains high.CanadaAug 24
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Overstretched youth mental health providers in Ontario brace for return to schoolThe number of kids, youth and families seeking mental health support peaks during the school year, according to 1Call1Click, which co-ordinates those services in eastern Ontario.CanadaAug 27
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Quebec psychiatrists call for a dedicated mental health ministerThe president of the province's psychiatrists' association says a minister of mental health would coordinate action across different levels of government.PoliticsAug 5
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Selena Gomez accused of fraud by investors over mental health startupThe pop star and her mother are accused of allegedly deceiving investors of their mental health startup and falsely representing the company's 'infrastructure and leadership.'EntertainmentAug 14
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Ottawa pledges millions to study cannabis mental health, pregnancy impactsFunded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams across Canada will work together to study how cannabis affects the brain.HealthAug 12
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Selena Gomez seeks to dismiss ‘absurd’ lawsuit over mental health startupEarlier this month, Selena Gomez and her mother were accused of allegedly deceiving investors of their mental health startup Wondermind to continue funding the company.EntertainmentAug 28
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Woman dies in police shooting as Calgary officers respond to mental health callA woman was shot and killed by members of the Calgary Police Service overnight when officers responded to a mental health call f in the city's southeast Legacy neighbourhood.CrimeAug 26
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Selena Gomez’s lawyer calls Wondermind fraud lawsuit ‘completely meritless’Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey were accused of allegedly deceiving investors of their mental health startup Wondermind to continue funding the company.EntertainmentAug 18
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Suicide ‘can’t be whispered anymore’ after police officer deaths, advocacy group saysA Canadian police advocacy group is calling for more awareness around officer mental health after three officers died by suicide in the span of three days last week.CrimeAug 18
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Ottawa provides $71 million for youth mental health services in QuebecFront-line workers say mental health challenges among youth are becoming increasingly complex, with many young people facing housing and food insecurity.HealthJul 13
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Some psychiatric patients wait days in the ER for a hospital admission. Why?Disparity in wait time has been the case for decades, experts say, and it’s only getting worse as demand outpaces funding across the spectrum of mental health care.HealthJul 28
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Charity cyclists to resume cross-country trek after bikes stolen in WinnipegTwo cyclists travelling across Canada to raise money for men's mental health will return to the road on new bicycles Tuesday after their bikes were stolen Friday morning.CanadaJul 27
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Men’s bikes nabbed in Winnipeg for charity rideTwo men who are cycling across Canada to raise awareness for men's mental health had their bicycles stolen while making a pit stop in Winnipeg.HealthJul 25
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Gym’s small gesture makes a big difference for Alberta man’s mental healthDamien Uzelman is sharing his appreciation after staff at his Sherwood Park gym helped spread some sunshine during some of his darkest days.HealthJun 24
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Family of woman fatally shot by Calgary police on Deerfoot Trail speaks outThe family of a 53-year-old Edmonton woman, who died after being shot by Calgary police along Deerfoot Trail last month say she was suffering from mental health issues at the time.InvestigationsJul 8
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Nova Scotia failing to properly oversee addictions, mental health care, says auditorNova Scotia's auditor general says the Office of Addictions and Mental Health is failing to provide effective oversight of mental health and addiction services.CanadaJun 23
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North Cowichan mayor asks for province’s help to address homelessness, mental healthB.C.'s Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs said they know more needs to be done to help the most vulnerable members of the province's communities.PoliticsJun 16
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B.C.’s expanded chronic offender initiative welcomed but concerns raisedThe hubs will monitor up to 420 high-risk individuals and connect them with services such as housing, mental health supports and addiction treatment.CanadaJun 23
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Manitoba funding new social work positions in Winnipeg emergency departmentsMore help is on the way for people who show up at Winnipeg emergency departments seeking mental health or social supports, the Manitoba government announced Wednesday.HealthJun 17
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Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launchThe province says it's looking to fund services that will be in addition to what's available through Recovery Alberta, such as 21-day bed-based treatment programs.HealthAug 12