Canada Mental Health
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Bell Let’s Talk Day: 5 cents per interaction replaced by $10M donationThe $10-million donation is an addition to Bell's goal of $155 million for Canadian mental health programs, according to a press release published on Monday.CanadaJan 9, 2023
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Lack of urgency on mental health transfer contributing to ER crisis, advocates sayA lack of urgency to improve and expand access to mental health and addictions care across the country is contributing to the 'crisis' in Canada’s emergency rooms, advocates say.HealthNov 26, 2022
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Suicidal thoughts among Canadians significantly higher during COVID-19: StatCanResearchers found the prevalence of having suicidal thoughts among adults was significantly higher in 2021 than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthMay 19, 2022
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Calls for action, more data after Statistics Canada reports increased loneliness for immigrants"I was so lonely that I would go to the grocery store just to have that 15-second chat with the cashier."HealthJul 31, 2021
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Mental health visits for new moms rose 30% during COVID-19 pandemic, study showsPostpartum visits to family physicians and psychiatrists were 30 per cent higher last year in Ontario than before the pandemic, according to new research.HealthJun 7, 2021
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Ontario man denied government-funded mental health support for having ‘complex’ caseOntario Premier Doug Ford promised to look into the issue of people turned away from MindBeacon, a free virtual therapy service that recently received millions in provincial funding.HealthOct 29, 2020
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More than defunding police needed to fix ‘broken’ mental health system: expertsBlack mental health experts say far more needs to be done to bridge gaps in mental health and addiction funding for racialized communities in Canada.CanadaJun 29, 2020
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Advocates call for community led mental health crisis intervention, not policeDeaths and injuries involving police during so-called wellness checks coupled with recent protests against police brutality are generating scrutiny over how officers respond to people struggling with mental health challenges.CanadaJun 28, 2020
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Canadians willing to take new job for less pay if it means more mental health support: studyThe poll from Morneau Shepell, released on Tuesday, looked at how much importance Canadians place on mental health and well-being support in their jobs.HealthJan 29, 2020
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Suicide notes: Canadian researchers look at final words for clues on preventing deathsA study published by the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry looked at hundreds of final notes to spot common themes and messages.HealthJul 16, 2018
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