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Global News Morning speaks with Jonny Morris, CEO of the BC division of the Canadian Mental Health Association, about whether AI can play a meaningful role in mental health care.

The Manitoba government is opening up more than 100 new spaces for patients who require followup care after being discharged from hospital.

Residents in Saint John came together for the 7th annual Stomp the Stigma event. Which highlights mental health resources in the community and walk in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones from suicide and mental illness. Johnny James reports.

The head of the Canadian Mental Health Association is warning that cuts to any federal mental health funding could create serious problems. Canadian health ministers recently raised the issue as $1 billion in funding is set to expire in March 2027. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 2, 2026.

Ottawa says it intends to extend mental health, addiction, and home care funding for provinces and territories by another year. In a post on social media, Health Minister Marjorie Michel confirmed the one-year extension will provide $1.2B in funding. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Oct. 15, 2026.

The PGA of BC’s Teach-a-thon for Mental Health is running through the month of September. It’s about changing the lives of people living with mental health struggles. Jay Janower sits down with the organizers to learn more.

With the school year well underway, kids should have settled into a routine. Asad Qandhari with CASA Mental Health spoke with Global News Morning about how can parents help support their kids, especially if they seem to be having some challenges.

After council gave the green light, the city of Winnipeg will begin creating a “fourth emergency response”, aimed at responding to mental health calls. As Vasilios Bellos reports, the model has found success in other cities.

With back-to-school season upon us, families are adjusting to new routines. As Khush Amaria from Greenshield tells Ross Hull, a new survey is showing that moms need support too.

With students returning to the classroom this week across the country, it can mean added stress and anxiety for many children as they head into a new school year with new routines, new teachers and new classmates. Dr. Ripudaman Minhas, developmental pediatrician at St. Michael’s Hospital and assistant professor of paediatrics at the University of...

A high-profile and highly polarizing murder trial in Massachusetts is highlighting the mental health of mothers. Lindsay Clancy confessed to killing her three children, and a jury is now deciding whether she was criminally responsible. Heather Yourex-West explains the case, why it’s divided people, and the reality of postpartum care.

Kids are officially back in class and this time of year can bring a lot of excitement but also a lot of anxiety and nerves. For some kids, that can lead to mental health challenges that parents or guardians – might not recognize. Leah Fraser, program manager at CASA Mental Health and Keesha Sidhu, a...

Jade Wong and Simon Naylor join Global News Morning Calgary to talk about the ‘Pulling Together for Mental Health’ event, that sees teams participate in a grueling seven-hour rowing marathon.

As students prepare to return to class, mental health providers are bracing for a surge in demand for services. As Caryn Lieberman reports, time spent online and other social pressures are among the factors driving the growing need for mental health support.

As kids prepare to head back to class, Ontario mental health providers are bracing for a surge in demand as students look for support. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 27, 2026.

WATCH: The road to better health might start at the bus stop. That’s what a University of Saskatchewan researcher is trying to figure out with a new project looking at how public transit impacts people’s well-being.

It looks like wildfires will continue to be an annual part of B.C.’s summer season, and that means we have to be aware of the health impacts that we might be subjected to. Interior Health’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Silvana Mema talks about what to watch for and how to protect yourself.

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing pressure about the conditions thousands of U.S. sailors are enduring aboard the U.S.S Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for a record 250 days. Now, families are worried following reports of attempted suicides by crew members. Candice Cole has more from Washington.

Kids Help Phone is calling for the public’s financial aid, as the service sees a significant rise in overnight demand. As Megan King reports, the mental health support line is looking to hire additional overnight staff to meet the need — ahead of the return to school where another surge is expected.

A court in New Mexico has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $US567 million to address harms to young people caused by its platforms. University of Toronto associate professor Evan Light joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to talk about the impact of the ruling.