Victim of La Loche shooting spiraled without help, family says ‘he was ditched’
Counsellors were sent to the village after the shooting, but a year later community leaders complained about a lack of continued support. Continue reading
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Options available for Canadians seeking mental health help who face financial barriers
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
A look at options available for Canadians who are hitting financial barriers when trying to access mental health services. Continue reading
‘Not a place for any 12-year-old to be’: New survey shows youth with anxiety on the rise
A survey released Tuesday by Children’s Mental Health Ontario in partnership with Ipsos polled Ontarians between the ages of 18 and 34. 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
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. Continue reading
The No. 1 mental health issue Canadian employees take time off work for
A new Canadian survey warns that 46 per cent of employees have taken time off work or noticed their colleagues take time away to tend to their mental health following workplace changes. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Canada needs funding to plan national suicide prevention strategy, experts say
Canadian officials need to pour resources into creating a national suicide prevention strategy as a rash of suicides across the country is pointing to an urgent call for help, experts say in a new editorial. Continue reading