Mental Health Week: Addressing workplace burnout
What are the signs of job burnout and how can you prevent it? HR expert Sherri Rabinovitch joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to share her personal struggle with burnout as we mark Mental Health Week in Canada.
Global News Morning Montreal
May 7
Health Matters: Mental Health Week
Sarah Hamid-Balma of the Canadian Mental Health Association discusses how displays of kindness and compassion can make a big difference to those struggling with mental health.
Global News Morning BC
May 9
Mental Health Week and supports for Nova Scotians
We check in with Dr. Sam Hickcox, Physician Consultant for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health, to speak on services and supports available to Nova Scotians.
Global News Morning Halifax
May 9
Nanalan’ partners with CMHA to tackle Mental Health
Nanalan partnered with CMHA for the 73rd annual Mental Health Week (May 6-12). This year’s theme is healing through compassion. Liem Vu catches up with the iconic Canadian duo on how they look after their mental wellbeing.
Global News Morning Toronto
May 6
Ask a Lawyer: Tackling mental health in Alberta courts
It’s Mental Health Week, a time to highlight the ongoing efforts to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage conversations around treatment and support. Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Justin Hjelsvold joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about mental health and how it intersects with the justice system.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 7
CASA Mental Health kicking off spring campaign
The week of May 6 is mental health week, something that’s been recognized in Canada for over 70 years now. It’s also when CASA Mental Health kicks off its spring fundraising campaign. Bonnie Blakley, CEO of CASA Mental Health, joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about it.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 2
Mental Health Week seminar to discuss fostering compassion in youth
We check in with Carly Hominuk with Flow Psychotherapy and Mental Health Services to find out more about a seminar on fostering compassionate youth. Hominuk is one of several speakers taking part in Mental Health Weeks talks with CMHA Nova Scotia Division.
Global News Morning Halifax
May 6
Police and psychiatric nurses join forces on mental health calls
West Shore RCMP and Island Health are providing an update on how their Mobile Integrated Crisis Response Team is helping people during mental health calls. As Kylie Stanton reports, the need for such teams is growing.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 29
Banff to host first Mental Health Week to educate public on resources
With mental health concerns on the rise in the Bow Valley, those on the front lines are creating a week-long event to support those in need. As Jayme Doll reports, the resources are there but those struggling don’t know how to ask for help.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
May 3
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.
Global News at 5 Regina
Apr 25
Cancer survivor emphasizes importance of mental health care during diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can come with more than what patients anticipate — along with treatments to cure the disease, the process can take a toll on patients’ mental health and bodies. Health reporter Katherine Ward caught up with a young man to hear about his cancer journey.
Health
Apr 29
Mental health support from Winnipeg, province encouraging: UFFW president
On Friday, United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg (UFFW) president Tom Bilous said, “You could show up to the station with a troubled mind and no one would know but today’s commitment from leaders shows support for mental health challenges.”
Apr 26
Firefighters receiving mental health supports
As the Okanagan approaches another, likely difficult wildfire season, some firefighters are still recovering mentally from last year. As Victoria Femia reports – the need for mental health support is more important than ever as firefighters are pushed to the brink, seemingly every summer now.
Health
Apr 12
Music night puts spotlight on mental health
Singer-songwriter Eric John joins Global News Calgary for a live performance and discuss Music 4 Mental Health happening on April 20th.
Health
Apr 14
University of Calgary Students’ Union says more resources needed to improve mental health on campus
A 2023 Students’ Union (SU) survey found 71 per cent of University of Calgary respondents faced mental health issues. As Tracy Nagai reports, a former student is voicing her concerns about what she calls an “obscene” workload.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
May 8
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, honouring five family members who were murdered earlier this year.
May 1
Second annual Peterborough Children And Youth Mental Health Symposium
The second annual Peterborough Children And Youth Mental Health Symposium was held Tuesday. A number of local organizations coming together learning how to best support youth and their families. Tricia Mason reports.
Health
Apr 17
Quebec unveils new measures to help mental health patients
New measures will be used to treat mental health patients and reduce the amount of time they spend in hospitals. The goal is to improve personalized care and treat more patients in the comfort of their homes. As Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports, health care professionals have been waiting a long time for these changes.
Apr 15
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau shares mental health journey in new memoir ‘Closer Together’
In a TMS first Sophie Grégoire Trudeau joins us to discuss the launch of her new memoir, “Closer Together.” Sophie shares her excitement about the book’s release and delves into the challenges of revealing personal stories. She also chats about the concept of happiness and mental health, providing insights from her own journey and diverse...
The Morning Show
Apr 23
Mental Health Foundation Awards Community Grants
Global’s Eilish Bonang is joined in studio by Starr Cunninham, president and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, to talk about their recently awarded Community Grants to mental health initiatives throughout the province.
Global News Morning Halifax
Apr 9