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People seeking mental health or addictions support in Saskatchewan can now search for specific assistance on the province’s website, including programs aimed at struggling youth. 

Therapists say parents and caregivers should speak with their children and teens about the shooting in order to help process the tragedy.

As Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of exploring a social media ban for children under 16, experts say it is unclear whether it would address mental health concerns among youth.

A new report said CSIS has noted a growing trend of youth radicalization associated with violent nihilistic online groups like 764 and the Maniac Murder Cult.

Manitoba may become the first province to implement a ban on social media and artificial intelligence for children, according to Premier Wab Kinew.

Manitoba says it will ban 'social media and AI chatbots' for youth and children. Ontario says it's also considering a ban, while Saskatchewan says it will be getting feedback.

The Canadian Mental Health Association says it regrets that 'unvetted materials' about cocaine use were distributed at an Ontario school during Mental Health Awareness Week. 

Premier Scott Moe said the Saskatchewan government will survey the public for input on how the province can tackle the issue of social media.

Vancouver police told Global News that they are not commenting on the case because it is a youth file, which is still under investigation.

A Quebec family is pushing to ban energy drinks for children after their 15-year-old son died, with advocates warning of growing health risks for youth.

In January 2024 the inquiry issued 25 recommendations including for the province to improve health access for Black Nova Scotians.

Following the loss of several lives due to suicide, a First Nation north of Winnipeg declared a state of emergency and requested access to mental health support.  

The victim's granddaughter believes the sentence is too lenient and sends the wrong message.

This comes as Australia's current social media ban for youth under 16 years old continues to be a heavy point of contention as to whether this should be an international law.

Some parents who have already limited their kids' access to social media say a proposed government ban would make their efforts to protect their children far more effective. 

Federal Liberals voted in favour of setting 16 as the age of majority for Canadians to be able to use social media accounts.

Last year, Australia became the first country to introduce a social media ban for youth under 16. France, Denmark, and Indonesia have also moved forward with legislation.

Saskatchewan's mental health and addictions minister says she's considering legislation to limit where supervised consumption sites may operate.

Social service organizations in Saskatoon say they are concerned about the uptick in demand following the closure of the city's only supervised consumption site.

Over one in 10 youth (14 per cent) met screen time guidelines in both surveyed years, and nearly half (49 per cent) followed screen time guidelines in one of the two years.