Homeless seek safety on Winnipeg’s All Saints’ Anglican Church grounds
Dozens of tents have sprung up on the property of All Saints Anglican Church as homeless people look for a safe place to stay. Continue reading
Mental Health
Jury at Barton street jail inquest offered 47 recommendations to consider
The jury at a coroner’s inquest is deliberating over a joint slate of 47 joint recommendations. Continue reading
More mental-health support needed for northern Sask.
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
A psychiatrist serving northern Saskatchewan communities is calling for more mental-health support. Continue reading
How money affects health — what you can do to stay in control
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
Studies show about half of people in Canada live paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Sask. government promises support for North Battleford youth suicides
By David Baxter Reporter
Local school divisions are calling on the province to send more support to help young people and their mental health needs after five youth suicides in North Battleford. Continue reading
Report questioned after safe injection site recommendation removed
A review of Manitoba’s mental health and addiction services is being questioned after the government revealed the report was changed, just before its release. Continue reading
‘Funding alone will not fix the system’: Report on Manitoba mental health, addictions
A new report on Manitoba’s mental health and addictions care was launched Monday with strategies to improve access and coordination of services. Continue reading
Protesters demonstrate in Montreal against the use of electric shock therapy in psychiatry
In Quebec, the group Pare-chocs contends that 11,000 ECT treatments were administered in 2017, up by 1,000 over the previous year. Continue reading
Two friends kick off ‘Bike 2 Banff’ campaign in London
Two friends are setting off across the country today in order to raise money for mental health. Continue reading
Mental Health Week blog: I need help and no one is listening to me
“I’m not fine, I know something is wrong.” Continue reading
