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Care for mental health, addictions now searchable on Saskatchewan’s websitePeople seeking mental health or addictions support in Saskatchewan can now search for specific assistance on the province’s website, including programs aimed at struggling youth.HealthMay 8
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Mental Health Awareness Week has wrapped up, but the conversation continues'Mental health affects everyone from every age group,' says Lumsden Beach Camp program director Avery Stronski.LifestyleMay 11
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Calgary philanthropist’s legacy inspires life-changing mental health researchThe life and legacy of Calgary businessman Norm Johnson has inspired some groundbreaking research into mental health at the University of Calgary.HealthApr 23
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Parliamentary panel studying MAID mental health expansion is biased: expertJocelyn Downie says the committee's co-chairs are both openly opposed to the extension, as are most of the witnesses the committee of senators and MPs has called so far.HealthApr 23
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‘Safer snorting’ cocaine pamphlet distributed at Ontario high schoolThe Canadian Mental Health Association says it regrets that 'unvetted materials' about cocaine use were distributed at an Ontario school during Mental Health Awareness Week.CanadaMay 7
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Man charged with accessing plane at Vancouver airport appears in courtOkito Wosha made his Richmond court appearance on the phone from the hospital where he is being held under the Mental Health Act and is awaiting a mental health assessment.CrimeMay 6
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Suicide barriers needed on Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge, advocates sayA police incident on the bridge earlier this week is renewing calls from mental health advocates to install suicide prevention barriers.Canada10 hours
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Quebec psychiatrists group supports bill on forced hospitalizations for mentally illThe association of Quebec's psychiatrists says it supports a bill that would make it easier to forcibly hospitalize someone in a mental health crisis.PoliticsMay 7
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Mood and anxiety disorders affect more than a quarter of Manitobans: reportManitobans sought treatment for anxiety and depression more than any other mental health issue, a new report from the University of Manitoba found.HealthApr 29
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Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for transfer to medium-security prisonQuebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette has asked to be transferred from a maximum- to a medium-security prison, citing concerns over his safety and mental health.CrimeMay 1
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New mental health facility to open in Fort Qu’AppelleAiming to tackle addiction and mental illness, the facility is set to open late summer and will offer individualized treatment centring around wellnessHealthMar 31
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Cher files for conservatorship over son Elijah Blue Allman after arrestsThis is the second time Cher has filed for a conservatorship of her son, over claims that his life was 'at risk' due to 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.'EntertainmentApr 20
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Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royalPrince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.EntertainmentApr 16
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Manitoba First Nation ‘deeply grieving,’ declares state of emergencyFollowing the loss of several lives due to suicide, a First Nation north of Winnipeg declared a state of emergency and requested access to mental health support.HealthApr 9
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Kingston Police ended 2025 with $850K surplus despite $1M cyberattack costKingston Police managed a $850,000 surplus in 2025 by tightening their belts and delaying hires, offsetting a $1 million cyberattack cleanup and rising mental health claims.CanadaApr 9
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Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a linkSemaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs, was associated with a lower risk of worsening mental health, a study published in Lancet Psychiatry found.HealthMar 20
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Saskatchewan government says it’s cutting ties with Prairie Harm ReductionSaskatchewan's mental health and addictions minister says she's considering legislation to limit where supervised consumption sites may operate.HealthMar 31
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‘Too far to say’: Experts unsure social media ban best path for Saskatchewan youthAs Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of exploring a social media ban for children under 16, experts say it is unclear whether it would address mental health concerns among youth.CanadaApr 1
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ADHD is linked to other mental health issues. A new study suggests whyThe study is being billed by the university as "the first to study a wide range of factors which link ADHD symptoms and mental ill health symptoms over time."HealthMar 13
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A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootingsThe superintendent of the Peace River South school district has said students were not expected to return to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.CrimeMar 5