Mental Health Week
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Mental health week campaign in Waterloo Wellington asks people to share their storiesThis is the 72nd annual Mental Health Week in Canada, a 'social change' campaign focusing on educating the public about perceptions surrounding mental health.CanadaApr 30, 2023
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City of Regina commemorates mental health week with new reflection benchesThe benches will serve as a physical reminder to take a moment and reflect on oneself and each other. This year 5 benches will be dispersed, the first being at Kinsmen Park South.HealthMay 3, 2022
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Survey suggests fewer Canadians feel empathetic amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemicA survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association and researchers at the University of British Columbia shows feelings of empathy have fallen during the COVID pandemic.CanadaMay 2, 2022
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Ottawa hospital researchers find higher rates of suicide among Ontario ICU survivorsResearchers in Ottawa have shown higher rates of suicide can be linked to stays in the intensive care unit, according to a new paper published Wednesday.HealthMay 5, 2021
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Pandemic taking mental health toll on front-line medical workersThe pandemic has been mentally and emotionally exhausting for everyone and front-line health-care workers come face to face with the virus each day.HealthMay 5, 2021
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Canada is seeing a mental health ‘crisis’ but more are willing to discuss it: pollThe Ipsos poll found half of Canadians are at a high risk of mental health issues, yet more than half are willing to talk about it either privately or publicly.HealthMay 5, 2021
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Mental Health Monday: Integrating mental health into B.C.’s public health-care system"I would love to see Minister Dix and the rest of the government approve registered psychologists to be eligible providers under the medical services plan," said Dr. Lesley Lutes.HealthMay 3, 2021
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Mental health effects of the coronavirus pandemic will be ‘severe,’ expert warnsNova Scotia among the provinces where demands on mental health resources have spiked.CanadaMay 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Hamilton hospital increasing mental health support for front-line workersSt. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is one of five regional hubs in Ontario providing increased mental health support to front-line workers during the novel coronavirus pandemic.HealthMay 7, 2020
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Flag-raising ceremony held in Halifax for Mental Health WeekProvincial Health Minister Randy Delorey said observing and supporting the initiative helps to bring much-needed attention to issues related to mental health.HealthMay 8, 2019
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