New Brunswick public sector psychologist shortage concerns doctors, puts youth at risk
New Brunswick doctors and mental health advocates react to New Brunswick shortage of public health psychologists. Continue reading
Mental Health
Dog brought in to help Alberta paramedics work through job stress
Alberta Health Services says it has enlisted a three-year-old black Labrador retriever to help responders overcome psychological job stress. Continue reading
‘It’s alarming’: New Brunswick experiencing significant shortage of public sector psychologists
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Global News has discovered there are at least 31 unfilled psychologist positions within the Department of Health, Education and Mental Health in New Brunswick. Continue reading
FOCUS: How farmers sparked a conversation about mental health
By Blake Lough Anchor/Reporter
During the summer of 2017, a conversation considered taboo in farming circles was propelled into the spotlight. What started as a simple social media post about farm stress and farm suicide, turned into a conversation many considered long overdue. Continue reading
Calgary police to host support session in wake of Las Vegas shooting
The Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Unit, Calgary Distress Centre, Alberta Health Services Mobile Response Team and victim assistance teams from Okotoks and Airdrie will co-host the session Friday, Oct. 13. Continue reading
‘It’s a bittersweet day’: Carol Todd, five years after her daughter Amanda’s death
Oct. 10 commemorates the five year anniversary of Amanda Todd’s death. Continue reading
Mental health services to be provided to northern Sask. by doctors via robots
The Remote Presence Technology units will be deployed to northern Saskatchewan communities with the greatest need for mental health services. Continue reading
5 foods that will help improve your mental health
Certain foods have been associated with improving moods and decreasing one’s risk of depression and anxiety. Continue reading
N.S. government invests $8.6M in mental health services
By Natasha Pace Reporter
Data indicates that IWK between 2011 and 2016 show that the maximum wait time before receiving an appointment was 343 days. Continue reading
Rally at Mont-Royal metro station highlights alternative mental health resources
The aim of the event was to raise awareness about alternative resources — outside the medical system — that are available to people who are experiencing mental health issues. Continue reading
