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Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, traumaPsychologists say there is a worrying growth in mental health issues linked to the increasing incidents of flooding and other climate disasters occurring across the country.EnvironmentJul 16
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5 ideas for greening your outdoor space for a potential mood boostEven with limited outdoor space, from a compact balcony to a modest backyard, these tips will help you attract birds to your haven.HealthJul 4
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Indigenous outreach group introduces software to offer mental health supportA new software program developed by Anishnabeg Outreach, who have offices in Kitchener and Guelph, is aimed at people who are in need of help for mental health concerns.CanadaJun 25
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Lack of public data raises questions about private addiction care in AlbertaHealth-care professionals are questioning the efficacy of private mental health and addictions care in Alberta due to the lack of public data.HealthJul 16
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New tool offers free mental health support for Quebec parentsA new program to help support new and soon-to-be Quebec parents when they encounter emotional challenges has launched in the province.CanadaJun 17
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‘Mental health starts here’: Mom speaks out about bullying at Winnipeg elementary schoolA Winnipeg mom says her 9-year-old has been the victim of consistent bullying for the past year, which she says has been unaddressed by the school, or the school division.CanadaJun 27
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Guelph twins help others learn about mental health and wellnessThrough their blog Twin Life, sisters Ashley and Breanna Bolliger of Guelph, Ont., have shared how they use hobbies and activities as a way to maintain their mental health.CanadaJun 18
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Live in a city? A chirpy, greener area might make you happier: studyCanadian city-dwellers surrounded by a symphony of birds and a variety of trees might be reaping surprising benefits: better mental health.HealthJul 2
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‘Building connection’: Man on addiction recovery journey shares path to healingJune marks Men's Mental Health Month, and one man is marking it by celebrating his road to recovery. He says he owes it to a Winnipeg program that has gifted him with connection.HealthJun 12
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Memorial ride for mental health in Kelowna exceeds expectations, raises $210KOrganizers say 616 riders and striders took part in various cycling and walking routes around the Central Okanagan.HealthJun 18
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Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre to open on July 2The new $18.7-million UCC will serve as an alternative to emergency departments for minor illness, injuries, and mental health and addiction supports that are non-life-threateningHealthJun 27
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‘Kids just feel so hopeless’: Mother on loss, suicide prevention and men’s mental healthA Nova Scotia mother is speaking out this Men's Mental Health Awareness Month nearly a year after her son died by suicide, in hopes of helping others.HealthJun 6
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Okanagan band releasing debut album ‘Therapy Sessions’ about mental healthTo the members of the band Cawston, nothing is more punk than talking about mental health.LifestyleJun 12
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Support workers at school of 6-year-old boy who died after being hit by busMental health and spiritual support workers are at the school of a six-year-old boy who died after being hit by a school bus in Vaughan.CanadaJun 20
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Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Ride has record turnoutParticipants chose their ride and walk options and raised money for mental health resources.LifestyleJun 9
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Couple’s $500K donation boosts mental health, addictions care at Peterborough hospitalDr. Patricia and David Morton say they were moved to support the hospital's mental health and addiction crisis response unit following the loss of a family member due to suicideHealthMay 31
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Alberta hears co-mingling patients at long-term care facilities leading to violenceThe Alberta government is facing calls to stop admitting complex mental health patients into long-term care facilities until the risks are fully reviewed.HealthMay 27
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Mental health and addictions issues worry Saskatoon Confederation businessesStores in Saskatoon's Confederation area are worried that issues around mental health and addictions could impact business.CrimeMay 27
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Montreal’s Mindstrong passes $10-million milestone in fundraising for mental healthThe 9th edition of Montreal's Mindstrong mental health fundraiser took place on Sunday. The annual event has now raised over $10 million since its inception in 2015.HealthMay 26
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‘Metal fibres’ may be in these multivitamins, supplements: Health CanadaHealth Canada is recalling multiple brands of multivitamins and supplements due to concerns the products may contain harmful metal fibres.CanadaJul 26