Mental Health Commission Of Canada

• N.W.T. mental health wait times reduced 79%

  The Northwest Territories government is lauding changes to its health-care system that it says reduced wait times for mental health counselling by 79 per cent.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2023
  
• Many Canadians dealing with mental health issues due to coronavirus: survey

  COVID-19 continues to cause anxiety when it comes to employment status, income level and the availability of coping strategies, according to a new survey.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2020
  
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• N.L. mental health project holds positive lessons for Canada: report

  The report indicated digital mental health tools, such as therapy assistance apps, were well-received, with 79 per cent of people surveyed saying the tools met at least some of their nee

  Health

  Sep 10, 2019
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• Calgary announcement sees feds pledge $24.5M to fund cannabis use research

  Minister Bill Blair announced funding for Canada-based research into cannabis use, research into the impact of legalized cannabis on public health and public awareness projects.

  Cannabis

  May 22, 2019
• Renee was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression and agoraphobia. Here’s how she got help

  Renee Williams has been diagnosed with a host of mental health issues over the years including bipolar disorder, depression, and anorexia athletica among others. Here's is how she managed to get help.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2017
• Starbucks Canada boosts mental health benefits to $5K per year

  Starbucks said all of its Canadian employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week will be eligible for the benefit boost.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2016
• Mental health report warns of stress, suicide risk in Canada

  A new study on mental health says people caring for chronically ill family members suffer high rates of stress.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2015
• Local MPs talk suicide prevention

  Several dozen people gathered at the Parkinson Recreation Centre Monday for a town hall about suicide. Some shared their personal stories of loss with Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan and Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas.

  Sep 8, 2014
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• EPS commended for how its officers deal with crisis situations

  The Edmonton Police force is being nationally recognized by the Mental Health Commission of Canada in a recent report to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

  Sep 5, 2014
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• Study finds new approach to homelessness saves money, keeps people off street

  New conclusions by the Mental Health Commission of Canada suggest the "housing first" approach to battling homelessness is showing real results.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2014