Depression

• First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy

  A clinic in Montreal received Health Canada's approval on May 5 to care for a patient who had undergone several unsuccessful treatments for depression.

  Canada

  May 16
  
• ‘The biggest thing is that you have intention’: How to beat the winter blues

  Mondays get a bad reputation, but it's even worse for the third Monday in January.

  Features

  Jan 17
  
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• Extreme cold injuries: Dozens of Albertans suffer falls and frostbite so far in 2022

  So far in 2022, emergency responders have been called to 95 falls, Alberta Health Services said. But the cold weather isn't just causing physical challenges, says Hope Mission.

  Health

  Jan 6
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• Mental health struggles intensify as the pandemic continues on

  Before the Omicron variant became part of our everyday vocabulary there was a feeling of hopes, but it has turned to hopelessness, frustration and unease.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2021
• ‘Whatever they need’: Manitoba grassroots organization offers support to veterans, first responders

  It began as a small group of veterans meeting in one person's garage, but now a Manitoba grassroots organization is supporting dozens of people across various walks of life.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
• Gaps found in Alberta youth mental health services: University of Lethbridge study

  A recently published University of Lethbridge study is highlighting problems in care for children and youth with serious mental health issues.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2021
• After classmate died by suicide, Alberta teen wants everyone to learn signs of crisis

  After a former classmate died by suicide, a young student has developed a free app to help more people in crisis.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2021
• 2-1-1 Saskatchewan, SaskWell partnership launched to quell COVID-19 stress

  Both 2-1-1 Saskatchewan and SaskWell are proud to announce their new partnership, allowing both parties to use each others resources to help the people of Saskatchewan.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2021
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• Canada’s elite athletes at greater risk for mental disorders, study finds

  A new study, one of the first of its kind here at home, has revealed 41 per cent of elite Canadian athletes meet the criteria for one or more mental disorders.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2021
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• Alberta first responders can access free daily texts to support mental health

  The daily messages from Text4PTSI and Text4Well-being were created by mental health clinicians, Edmonton researchers and first responders themselves.

  Features

  Jul 26, 2021