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New hospital in Kentville focuses on mental health and addiction supportThe province is expanding its fleet of mental health supports this week with the addition of a new facility in Kentville. Doctors in the area are applauding the much-needed support, as the Valley deals with its mental health crisis. Global’s Zack Power explains.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 24
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The importance of gratitude in mental healthOver the last few years, more and more people are focusing on gratitude. Many are practising gratitude to shape their own feelings of happiness and joy. Chelsea Ohlmann with CASA Mental Health joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the role gratitude plays in child and family mental health.Global News Morning EdmontonJul 4
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Health Matters: Resilient Minds mental health program for volunteer fire departments in remote areasResilient Minds co-author Steve Fraser explains how new funding from BCAA allows the mental health program to be made available to volunteer fire departments in remote areas.Global News Morning BC1 hour
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Health Matters: Safety standards group calls for new long-term mental health care supportsA Canadian quality and safety standard group is calling for more focus on mental health for residents in long term care and assisted living homes. The new standard released by CSA group provides guidance for administrators and staff on how to promote good mental well-being. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters...Health MattersJul 24
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Report shows 1 in 3 Canadian workers considered high risk in terms of mental healthWATCH: Telus Mental Health Index looks at the mental health and wellbeing of 3,000 Canadian workers every month, Paula Allen with Telus Health explains factors why workers feel worried along with burnout.HealthJul 18
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Music 4 Mental Health: Stampede ShowcaseMusician Kayla Williams joins Global News Calgary with details on the Music 4 Mental Health Stampede Showcase happening on July 6 at Prairie Dog Brewing.EntertainmentJun 29
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Fundraiser to support mental health care for Edmonton’s hospitality workersIn the Weeds YEG is a local nonprofit that seeks to improve the mental health and wellness of local hospitality workers. Board Member Peter Keith joins Global News Weekend Morning to share details on an upcoming Summer Kitchen Party fundraiser.Global News Morning EdmontonJun 23
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New tool offers free mental health support for Quebec parentsMore is being done in Quebec to prevent mental health issues in new and soon-to-be parents. A new and free online tool offers resources, information and strategies to new parents during and after pregnancy to help combat anxiety and depression. Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains.Jun 17
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‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demandPeople biked around the Peterborough area on Saturday to help raise money for mental health services. The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association held its second annual ‘Change the Cycle’ event as the number of people in need of support continues to grow. Germain Ma has the story. UPDATE: On June 18, organizers...HealthJun 15
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Mental health struggles for teens during the summerThe end of the school year is just around the corner, but what does that transition mean for kids and teens? Exam stress and a lack of routine in the summer can be more difficult for young people than you might imagine. Isabella Rees with CASA Mental Health joined us o Global News Morning Edmonton.Global News Morning EdmontonJun 6
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June highlights Men’s Mental Health MonthWATCH: June is Men’s Mental Health Month. The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation has more on advocating and supporting men’s well-being.HealthJun 4
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Mother requests better men’s mental health supportA Nova Scotia mother is speaking out this Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month about a need for better access to support for those in crisis. As Megan King reports, suicide is disproportionately a problem amongst men in Canada – with certain stigmas around the subject making it difficult for some to ask for help. As...Global News at 6 HalifaxJun 5
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Regulating B.C.’s mental health professionalsPsychotherapy could soon be a regulated health profession in B.C. The provincial government is moving toward regulating thousands of mental health therapists and counsellors. Dr. Erika Penner, a clinical psychologist and director of public advocacy for the B.C. Psychological Association, explains why the move is important.Global BCJun 1
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Health Matters: Men’s mental healthHeadsUpGuys Founder John Ogrodniczuk talks about the importance of opening up discussion around men’s mental health, and what you can do to help start the conversation.Global BCMay 28
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Quebec tables bill to access information on people with mental health issuesThe Quebec government is trying to make it easier for police to access information on people with mental health issues. Public security minister François Bonnardel tabled a bill on Thursday with the aim of better following up on those who are found not criminally responsible in the justice system. This comes in response to the...May 30
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Mental health and addictions issues worry Confederation businessesAn NSBA survey found that 80 per cent of the members who responded said they’ve been directly or indirectly impacted by the increase in crime.Global News at 5 SaskatoonMay 28
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Calls for more wildfire mental health supportsA University of Victoria researcher is calling for more action to be taken to address mental health for Canadians living under constant dread of evacuation and property damage. Ashley Berard talks to Jennifer Palma about her recommendations ahead of her presentation at the upcoming Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences in Montreal.Global News Morning BCMay 25
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Fundraising to support women’s mental health in AlbertaThe Lois Hole Hospital for Women in central Edmonton provides specialized care for women and also houses a number of clinical research programs. Sharlene Rutherford, the president & CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, joined Global News at Noon to speak about an upcoming run that is supporting women’s mental health.Global News at Noon EdmontonMay 24
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Jewish General Hospital says mental health services improved by Mindstrong Fitness FundraiserA Montreal mental health fundraiser has reached an impressive milestone in its 9th year. After Sunday’s event, the Mindstrong Fitness Fundraiser has raised over $10 million over the course of its history. As Dan Spector reports, it has had a direct, positive impact on the mental health services offered at the Jewish General Hospital.HealthMay 26
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New BC Cancer care pavilion supporting patient mental health in VictoriaA new BC Cancer care and research pavilion is opening in Victoria. The facility will focus on the mental health of patients, and it’s meant to take some of the load off the existing cancer centre in the city. But as Kylie Stanton reports, some say more needs to be done to address the treatment...Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 24