Saskatchewan NDP is calling for an inquest into the death of Samwel Uko, the man who was pulled out of Wascana Lake in Regina on May.

How the staff at the Halifax/Dartmouth branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association are meeting the needs of their members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data from the Saskatchewan government shows fewer suicides between March 1 and May 4 -- during the coronavirus pandemic -- than during the same time period the year prior.

Nova Scotia among the provinces where demands on mental health resources have spiked.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is one of five regional hubs in Ontario providing increased mental health support to front-line workers during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

"Postcards are such a sweet and simple way to let people know that you are thinking of them."

Two hundred registered psychologists have volunteered to help out with the program.

"Not only are we going through a crisis but we are going through a crisis in a time when our social connection is interrupted."

The Vernon branch of the CMHA said during the last two weeks of March, 25 per cent of all calls were directly related to COVID-19.

"I am glad that people are reaching out, that they know where to call and that supports are available because it's a tough time for our whole community."