B.C. man cycling across Canada to raise awareness for mental illness
On Sunday at the Mile 0 monument in Victoria, Ryan Phillips began his nation-wide trek in hopes of raising awareness for mental illnesses. Continue reading
Mental Health Awareness
Edmonton’s Great Stair Climb wraps up after grueling 24-hour event
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The Great Stair Climb is put on by the Mental Rescue Society, which raises funds for Edmonton’s Momentum Walk-in Counselling. Continue reading
Ariana Grande reaches out to Pete Davidson after ‘SNL’ actor’s suicidal message
The comic’s well-being was confirmed by the NYPD. Continue reading
Obstacles that Shape Us: From losing a friend to helping hundreds
Obstacles that Shape Us is a series of inspiring stories shared by Canadians who have overcome adversity. Winnipeg’s Loizza Aquino is working to break the stigma around mental illness. Continue reading
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‘Our mental health system is flawed’: Canadian app offers online video counselling for patients in need
Inkblot is a mental health video counselling app that matches a client with a therapist based on the user’s needs and preferences. Continue reading
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OPP announces review, enhancement to mental health strategy following member suicides
The announcement comes after three members of the force died by suicide in the last month. Continue reading
Edmonton event step towards ‘Breaking the Silence’ around mental health
Breaking the Silence is an Edmonton walk and run that began just over four years ago after a group of friends was rocked by tragedy. 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
‘We’ve come a long way’: Vancouver fire chief says stigma lifting on mental health
Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Chief Darrell Reid said mental health awareness is increasing in the department. Continue reading
‘You are not alone’: Halifax students dedicate full day to mental health awareness
There are around 1,500 students at Halifax West and all of them dedicated a full day to mental health awareness, an initiative that was sparked and organized by the students themselves. Continue reading