Mental Health

• Stigma around PTSD still exists despite ‘shock’ around Ontario police officer’s death

  Despite doors opening up over the last decade acknowledging the effects post-traumatic stress disorder, one a first responder says it still comes with a stigma attached to it.

  Health

  Nov 28
  
• First Responders in Crisis: Many feeling mentally ‘unwell, stressed or burnt out’

  A Hamilton police constable says he turned to alcohol as his way to help him cope with the daily trauma he was facing on the job. He's not alone.

  Health

  Nov 27
  
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• Rising costs causing ‘inflation isolation’ among Canadians, poll finds

  Amidst the rising tide of inflation Canadians are not only facing financial stress, but the rising costs are also exerting a toll on their mental well-being.

  Health

  Nov 27
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• Saskatoon student facilitators see increased calls as kids struggle with mental health

  RAP Saskatoon president Leane Durand highlighted the increase in conflict that students are facing in Saskatoon schools.

  Education

  Nov 24
• Holiday shopping frenzy: Tips to control impulse buying amid the sales

  Reining in on impulse shopping during the holidays can pose a challenge for many, especially with the convenience of buying a discounted laptop from the comfort of their couch.

  Health

  Nov 23
• Ottawa aims to make counselling, psychotherapy sales tax exempt

  The federal government plans on bringing forward a new GST/HST exemption for counselling and psychotherapy.

  Canada

  Nov 21
• Mentally ill man should not have been in jail where he died, inquest hears

  Jurors at a coroner's inquest are hearing that a mentally ill man who died in an Ontario jail cell in 2016 should not have been held at that facility.

  Crime

  Nov 20
• Canadian Men’s Health Foundation encourages early intervention with Men’s Health Check tool

  TC Carling, president and CEO for the Canadian Men's Health Foundation, is hoping to build awareness around men's health issues ahead of International Men's Day.

  Health

  Nov 17
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• Retired N.B. correctional officer writes book about battle with PTSD

  A retired Canadian correctional officer from New Brunswick is breaking his silence about his private battle living with PTSD, hoping to help other officers who may be struggling.

  Canada

  Nov 15
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• Regina group called Veterans Helping Veterans offers support, promotes healing

  Members of Veterans Helping Veterans come from organizations such the Canadian Forces and the RCMP. Members help each other deal with the emotional legacy of their experiences

  Canada

  Nov 11