Mental Health
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New bill allows Canadian jurors to disclose trial info to mental health providersThe bill creates a carve-out in Canada's strict jury secrecy rules by allowing people to seek mental health support related to their trial experience without breaking the law.CanadaSep 28
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives at James Smith Cree NationMary Simon said that she'll be encouraging those in Ottawa to create the kind of support that the JSCN community needs.CanadaSep 28
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Saint John, N.B. exploring cameras to monitor Reversing Falls BridgeAccording to the Saint John Police, there have been 108 mental health-related calls for service to the Reversing Falls Bridge in the last five years.HealthSep 28
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Stay inside order lifted for Wiikwemkoong First Nation after man turns himself inA stay-at-home order has been lifted for the Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island after a person believed to be armed and dangerous turned himself in.CrimeSep 28
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Over $100K raised through 2022 RBC Race for the Kids to support youth mental health at RVHMoney from the 2022 RBC Race for the Kids will help Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre create a dedicated youth mental health care space in the emergency department.CanadaSep 27
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Health care workers in Kelowna, B.C. take in mental health and addiction conferenceThe Western Canada Addiction Forum provided tips and information to health care professionals on how to better care for those battling mental health and addiction.HealthSep 23
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Senators, MPs debate medically assisted dying requirements for mental disordersAn expert told a special joint committee that people with mental disorders can suffer for decades, and their distress is equally as valid as someone suffering physical pain.HealthSep 23
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People at risk of suicide and self-harm to get enhanced care, province saysThe BC Coroner’s Office reported that there were 582 suicide deaths investigated in 2021.HealthSep 22
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B.C.’s prolific offender review ‘too little, too timid, and too late’ say BC LiberalsAn expert review of B.C.'s chronic offender problem has delivered a report with 28 recommendations mostly focusing on mental health.CrimeSep 21
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Halifax construction sector working to improve mental health supports among workersA recent report finds that the rates of suicide in the construction industry are estimated to be three to four times higher than in the general population.HealthSep 21
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