Edmonton soccer star Stephanie Labbé to sit out rest of season
Canadian international goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé is taking a medical leave of absence from the Washington Spirit for the remainder of the NWSL season. Continue reading
Depression
Canal Pursuit passes through Peterborough while raising awareness for mental health
Canal Pursuit is a 720-kilometre run along the Trent Severn and Rideau Canal aiming to raise funds for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. Continue reading
Young people with chronic disease at greater risk of suicide: study
One of the study authors hopes doctors will pay attention to the findings and consider their patient’s mental health needs along with the physical treatments. Continue reading
Sask. man who organized vigil says Chester Bennington helped him with depression
A Saskatchewan man says a memorial for Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington helped him with his depression. Continue reading
Follow this one tip the next time you’re stressed, anxious or nervous
Stress, anxiety and nervousness are feelings we’re all too familiar with. But what if scientists handed you a simple tactic to help you cope during challenging times? Continue reading
‘Burnout’ is a thing, doctors say. Here are the symptoms
Severe chronic stress can cause lasting changes to the structure of your brain. Continue reading
Linkin Park filmed ‘Carpool Karaoke’ one week before Chester Bennington’s death
“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” will premiere in August as a 16-episode standalone series. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: This is why people don’t speak out about mental illness
I don’t want to sell short the successful efforts we’ve seen in Canada tackling and breaking down the mental illness stigma, but we can’t rest on our laurels now. Continue reading
Experiencing anxiety or depression during pregnancy? There will soon be an app for that
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
Researchers at the University of Calgary are developing a smart phone app to help pregnant women manage depression and anxiety. Continue reading
University of Alberta program decreased Red Deer youth depression, suicidal thoughts: researchers
A University of Alberta pilot program involving Red Deer students significantly reduced depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among youth, according to research. Continue reading
