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A crucial conversation continues around men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Dr. Duncan Shields is a Psychologist and U.B.C. Professor, and he discusses some of the important studies going on, especially with first responders.

The mayor’s push to have an emergency response team dedicated to mental health calls is receiving support from experts. Currently police are responding to many of these calls, though there are times when that makes a mental health crisis even worse. Vasilios Bellos reports.

Movember takes place every November but it’s also an important time to have conversations around men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Dr. Duncan Shields, a psychologist, advocate and UBC professor, joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the importance of men’s mental health support.

From Hyperactivity disorder to autism, mental health problems are being diagnosed more than ever. The New book Searching for Normal – a new approach to understanding mental health, distress and Neurodiversity , challenges what has become common practice. Child Psychiatrist and author Dr. Sami Timimi discusses the dangers with host Brayden Jagger Haines.

Skye Bryden-Bloom sits down with author Matt Thomson and the Canadian Mental Health Association to learn about how Thomson is using the power of storytelling to support mental health across the province.

The symptoms and effects of perimenopause and menopause can lead to many questions, and they can have a significant effect on mental health. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani joins Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC to discuss strategies to find relief and answers.

November is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time to look at the growing conversations around men’s mental health, the progress being made, and the challenges that remain. Justin Trottier, founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, joins Miranda Anthistle to share insight on stigma, support systems, and the resources helping men...

Mental health awareness and suicide prevention is the message behind this clothing line’s storefront.

The New Brunswick government says it’s on track to double the number of mental health and addictions treatment beds by next summer. Officials add they’re expected to table legislation next spring to set up an independent mental health advocate. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

The holidays can be a bittersweet time — especially for parents. While it’s a time of year for relaxing and recharging, between having the kids home from school, shopping, socializing and planning, the season can deliver extra stress for parents. But, how parents react to that stress can be a key teaching moment for children....

Winnipeg’s mayor is pushing forward to create a fourth emergency response service in the city that would respond to mental-health crises.

The provincial government has released a new independent report of E-Comm 911. The executive director of Crisis Centre of B.C., Stacy Ashton, looks at the impact of the mental health crisis on our emergency communication system.

Brad Mason described his late daughter, Samantha, as being full of life and laughter.

Manitoba remains behind in funding mental health supports, according to the Manitoba Psychological Society. Marney Blunt reports.

The mental health and well-being of military personnel are paramount. They sacrifice so much to serve their countries and so do their families, who move frequently, spend long periods of time apart from their loved ones, and often witness the battles their partners have with PTSD. And now, the spouses of some Canadian veterans are...

The B.C. government has introduced new legislation that will give health-care workers better legal protection when they treat people admitted for involuntary mental health care. Rumina Daya reports.

It’s been four years since the Time Houston government promised universal mental health care. However, the PCs still don’t have a timeline for its roll out to all Nova Scotians. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

A new crisis response team to help people experiencing mental health issues is coming to Kelowna. The program is up and running in a number of other cities and is a partnership between the city and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Travis Lowe has more.

In this segment from today’s “The Ben Mulroney Show,” Ben invites Samir Mourani, mental health advocate and host of the “Gent’s Talk” podcast to talk all things MEN-tal health and masculinity.

It’s been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Calls to Action — steps we can all take towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. CASA Mental Health is responding to those calls through its clinical mental health work in the community. Jenn Parenteau and Jeremy Albert from CASA’s Indigenous Services joined...