Housing crisis most prominent cause of mental health issues, Quebec advocates say
More than 300 organizations specializing in housing and mental health say they are imploring Premier Legault to take concrete action to solve the ongoing crisis.
Canada
May 5
Banff set to host its first-ever Mental Health Week
Banff will be hosting its first-ever Mental Health Week, which aims to fight against the stigmatization of mental illnesses in the Bow Valley.
Canada
May 3
How this young cancer survivor overcame ‘dark ‘ and ‘challenging’ days
After a cancer diagnosis, many young adults and children might struggle more with maintaining friendships, coping with losses, and facing the potential loss of fertility.
Health
Apr 29
Black youth face multiple barriers accessing mental health care, experts say
The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario is holding a conference in Toronto on Saturday to address issues related to Black youth's access to mental health care.
Canada
May 4
Vancouver Island teams pairing cops with mental health nurses off to encouraging start
The West Shore RCMP's Mobile Integrated Crisis Response Team (MICR) is similar to the Car 87/88 in Vancouver and the Car 67 program in Surrey.
Health
Apr 29
Guelph couple makes donation to help hospital staff deal with mental health issues
A gift of $150,000 from Bill and Colleen Koornstra will be used to establish a fund for mental health initiatives for hospital staff.
Health
May 7
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, April 16
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, April 16.
Canada
Apr 16
Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients
Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal
Canada
Apr 15
Winnipeg’s first responders need more mental health support, destigmatization: advocates
First responders deal with the same stresses as other workers, but the danger and trauma they experience can make things worse, said the United Firefighters Union president.
Health
Apr 15
Saskatchewan schools added to Mental Health Capacity Building program
Five Saskatchewan schools from Moose Jaw, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Yorkton and Regina have been added to the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in Schools program.
Education
Apr 25
Mental health support still lacking 4 years after mass shooting: Nova Scotia mayor
Four years after the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history, the mayor of the community where the tragedy began says accessing mental health resources is still a challenge.
Canada
Apr 19
Manitoba pledges funding for memorial, mental health organization in memory of slain Carman family
The Manitoba government said it's providing financial backing for a memorial and funding for a local non-profit in Carman, Man.
Crime
May 1
Okanagan firefighters seeking mental health supports as wildfire seasons worsen
According to local fire departments, the need for mental health support is more important than ever, as firefighters are pushed to the brink, seemingly every summer.
Fire
Apr 13
Mental health, lack of services: Sask. children’s advocate highlights challenges
The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth highlighted areas where kids were struggling in the province.
Canada
Apr 23
Québec solidaire co-spokesperson steps down, citing mental health concerns, issues within party
Just five months after she was voted into the position, Émilise Lessard-Therien is stepping down as Québec solidaire's co-spokesperson, citing mental health concerns.
Politics
Apr 29
Advocate hopeful after Ottawa announces $500M for youth mental health
'We need people working with families. We need people building capacity with communities and families and neighbourhoods so that we all look after the kids together.'
Canada
Apr 9
Liberals launching $500M fund for youth mental health
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tuesday in Ottawa alongside other cabinet ministers, including Ya'ara Saks, the minister of mental health and addictions.
Politics
Apr 9
‘Maybe things would be different’: BC United calls for Mental Health Act changes
BC United is introducing a new piece of legislation to improve communication between families whose loved ones are experiencing a mental health crisis and professionals.
Politics
Apr 9
67% to 75% of unhoused people have a mental health condition: University of Calgary
A new study published by a team of researchers at the University of Calgary found that the majority of people who are experiencing homelessness have an underlying mental illness.
Canada
Apr 18
New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions
An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.
Health
Apr 15