These common medications list depression as a potential side-effect
A new study found that more than one-third of American adults are taking medications that could potentially cause depression as a side-effect. Continue reading
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‘I want my brain fixed’: Former NHL enforcer Nick Boynton talks depression, addiction
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“They put a cast on my wrist when I break it. Break my leg, fix the bone. But I want my brain fixed.” Continue reading
Council approves leave of absence for Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic
City council on Wednesday unanimously approved a formal, paid leave of absence for Coun. Jody Mitic, who represents Innes Ward in Ottawa’s east end and hasn’t been seen around city hall for some time. Continue reading
How climate change can cause depression, anxiety: ‘We will all be affected’
Canada’s changing climate is expected to have an impact on three major mental-health disorders. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
#OpenYourPurse movement for mental health honours Kate Spade
By Max Kalinowicz Associate Producer
The awareness campaign encourages everyone to open their purses, display the contents of their “portable lives” and post it on social media with the hashtag #OpenYourPurse. Continue reading
New resources available to those dealing with emotional trauma from last year’s B.C. wildfire season
“It hasn’t been tried as far as helping people to respond to natural disasters. And this is the new way forward.” Continue reading
New mental health centre gives Calgary families hope
Alberta Health Services announced a new multi-million centre for child and adolescent mental health. Continue reading
How money affects health — what you can do to stay in control
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
Studies show about half of people in Canada live paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Toronto researchers testing scalpel-free brain surgery to treat depression
Doctors at a Toronto hospital are testing a new procedure to treat depression: using ultrasound to create a lesion in the patient’s brain. Continue reading
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Raptors fans publish letters of support after DeMar DeRozan comes forward about depression
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
The idea for a published book showing support for DeRozan from his fan-base came about in mid-February, after the 28-year-old tweeted “This depression get the best of me.” Continue reading
