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Microdosing mushrooms has been gaining popularity in recent years. It may soon become even more common in treating mental illnesses. The largest-scale international study out of McGill University could lay a path for more widespread acceptance and use of psychedelic drugs. Amanda Jelowicki reports.

Lainey Wilson’s new documentary traces her rapid rise, burnout, mental health struggles, and how she stays grounded through it all.

Kathleen Fraser and Marnie Bolin from the Calgary Police Service joins Global News Morning to discuss the urgent mental health challenges facing first responders and an upcoming Calgary conference aimed at advancing resilience.

Each year, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue, and most turn to their family doctor for help. A new program is looking to provide training and resources to family doctors in our province so they can deliver more timely and effective mental health care. David Ross, a professor of psychiatry from...

Federal Liberals are moving toward setting 16 as the minimum age for social media use in Canada. Delegates passed a non-binding resolution at the Liberal convention this weekend in Montreal, shifting responsibility onto social media platforms to enforce the limit amid growing concerns over youth mental health.

Calling Lakes Wellness Centre is planning to open in Fort Qu’Appelle, centering around healing and wellness.

WATCH: Regina Police Service Staff Sgt. Casey Ward shares his mental health story and message for public safety personnel in the province. Ward is also president of Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers.

New guidelines from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute could shape how doctors look at the interplay between heart, brain, and mental health conditions. The recommendations call on clinicians to treat all three groups together, rather than in isolation. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 30, 2026.

Maternal wellness coach Neelam Prasad joins us to highlight some of the gaps in maternal mental health screening and the impacts to mothers and families.

The trial of a man accused of a fatal stabbing outside of a Vancouver Starbucks has focused on the mental health of the accused, and the care he received. Rumina Daya reports.

The trial of a the man charged with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing outside a Vancouver Starbucks has heard cross-examination of an expert witness who testified to the mental health, and treatment, of the accused. Rumina Daya reports.

March Break may bring more screen time for many kids and teens; one paediatrician says the most common word she hears in her clinic is “overwhelmed.” Dr. Robin Baweja joins Ross Hull to discuss what young people are really saying about their screen use, from the pressures of comparison culture to the impact on sleep,...

There are concerns about a lack of mental health supports at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, where the psychiatric ward is at capacity. Last month, there was an incident where a patient, who was unable to secure a bed in the ward, died after leaving the ER. Victoria Femia reports.

People in Kelowna suffering a mental health crisis now have a community-based service that can come to them to provide support and guide them to care. Travis Lowe reports.

Global News Morning was joined by John Cameron, the producer of ‘Crescendo,’ and ‘Crescendo’ champion Gord Gillies to talk about a powerful night of music and personal stories. ‘Crescendo’ brings together Alberta performers, a full choir, an orchestra and a rock band to perform hits from artists like Fleetwood Mac and Elton John — all...

We know children don’t develop in isolation. They need support from positive role models such as parents and other trusted adults, siblings and peers, to learn from, and it’s the same when it comes to taking care of their mental health and well-being. Caitlin Ebbers, a registered psychologist at CASA Mental Health, chatted more about...

February’s cold, grey days can take a toll on mental health, and experts say clutter may be adding to that stress. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, disorganization can increase feelings of overwhelm. Home organizing expert Megan Arthurs joins Ross Hull with simple, realistic strategies to make your space feel calmer and...

Jonny Morris from the Canadian Mental Health Association joins Global’s Antony Robart to discuss the dangers of jumping to conclusions about mental health and gun violence, and why sustained mental health support is needed in the community of Tumbler Ridge, BC following the horrific mass shooting.

Organizations say young people need more mental health supports across the country, especially in light of the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. In Edmonton, one foundation is hoping to connect teens with affordable services. Erik Bay has the story.

The shooter in this tragic story is being identified as an 18-year-old local. Police say they were familiar with Jesse Van Rootselaar and attended the family home for mental health calls. But as Rumina Daya reports, a motive is yet to be identified.