High School Suicide

• Teen suicide attempts in U.S. fell as same-sex marriage became legal: study

  The study's results don't prove there's a connection, but researchers said policy makers should be aware of the measures' potential benefits for youth mental health.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2017
  
• Chris Lewis’ depression took him to the brink of despair. How he found his way to happiness

  About 20 years ago, Chris Lewis was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Here's what he wants Canadians to know about mental health issues.

  Health

  Feb 18, 2017
  
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• Major depression is on the rise in youth, especially teenage girls: study

  There’s been a steep climb in rates of major depression in adolescents and teenagers – and most youth aren’t getting the mental health treatment they need either.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2016
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• How mental health should be taught in Canadian schools

  Mental health literacy is the new frontier educators are trying to make grounds on, but how should it be taught in Canadian classrooms?

  Investigations

  Nov 13, 2016
• Ontario schools are missing ‘perfect opportunity’ to address mental health amid rash of youth suicides

  A Global News investigation has found a staggering increase in suicides in Ontario among 10 to 19 year olds, rising to 81 in 2014 from 54 in 2013.

  Investigations

  Nov 13, 2016
• What happens when mental health education isn’t taught to kids

  Experts say introducing mental health education in the classroom is the key to helping youth.

  Investigations

  Nov 13, 2016