Dave Scholz of Leger says recent poll results suggest people have experienced 'a loss of control to a certain degree' as the coronavirus pandemic persists.

A short-term stay (typically three to five days) is available to those 16 years of age and older, regardless of gender.

Currently, mental health makes up around six per cent of the province's health budget.

"I lost a friend to suicide that I had no idea that was struggling," Melissa Gosse-Sinclair said.

The coronavirus pandemic is causing stressful and anxious times right now, with COVID-19 threatening lives and livelihoods.

Deaths 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.

Mayor Colin Basran said the video demonstrates how Kelowna RCMP mental health wellness checks are performed need to change.

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.

The building, to be located at 1055 and 1063 Ellis Street, will have 38 self-contained studio units, each with a private washroom, shower and kitchen.