Depression
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‘More humanity’: B.C. family urges change after man ends life hours after hospital dischargeOn Feb. 9, James Zimmer, 50, took his own life within hours of being discharged from the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. His family didn't know he had left the facility.HealthMay 12
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Psychedelic drug ketamine being hailed a life-saving mental health treatment in Alberta'Unlike typical traditional antidepressant medications, which takes about two to four weeks to work, Ketamine works within hours.'HealthFeb 23
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New online platform seeks to break barriers to mental health support in Simcoe CountyWaypoint in Simcoe County is hoping that a new online booking system for mental health services will make it faster and easier for people to access the supports they need.HealthFeb 10
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Alberta family loses son to suicide while he waited for mental health careAn Alberta family feels their loved one became a casualty of a broken mental health care system. They lost their son to suicide while he waited for psychiatric help.HealthFeb 9
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‘Depression melted away’: Meet a N.B. man finding pure joy in dog sleddingMusher Doug Stoakley from Havelock, N.B., seems care-free when he’s around his 16 dogs, but for years he's battled with depression.CanadaJan 20
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How to beat the winter ‘blahs’ and seasonal depression? Experts offer adviceWinter's shorter days combined with limited natural sunlight can not only dampen feelings of joy and happiness, it can make us downright sad.CanadaJan 13
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Local expert offers tips on how Kingtonians can beat the ‘winter blues’Not everyone feels bright and cheerful once the cold season and the new year set in. An expert in Kingston, Ont., shares some tips on how people can beat the winter blues.WeatherJan 13
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Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residentsThe online program, called Tranquility, offers weekly one-on-one virtual coaching alongside cognitive behavioural therapy resources.HealthDec 6, 2022
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As N.S. town grapples with youth mental health, parents search for solutionsThe town of Yarmouth, N.S., has lost multiple teenagers to their mental health struggles in recent years. Two of their parents are now working to help others who are struggling.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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Can mindfulness help anxiety? Study suggests meditation works as well as drugsThe study tested a widely used mindfulness program that includes 2 1/2 hours of classes weekly and 45 minutes of daily practice at home.HealthNov 9, 2022
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