Mental Health
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‘Urgent need’ for mental health supports in N.S. construction industry, report saysA new report from Construction Safety Nova Scotia says many of the sector’s workers are struggling with their mental health.HealthJul 26
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Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recoveryA Regina man has launched an app ready for download called AlchemistOne. It aims to help people through their journey in battling addictions and mental health barriers.CanadaJul 10
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N.B. mother says daughter ‘devastated,’ left in limbo over school counselling planA Moncton mother is speaking out about changes coming to how kids receive mental health counselling in anglophone schools.EducationJun 7
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Canadian youth ‘doing worse,’ struggle with friendship and bullying: reportA global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish.HealthMay 14
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Finally, a mental health survey of the Canadian music industry. The situation is direPreliminary results of a mental health survey of people working in Canada's music industry show high rates of anxiety, fatigue and financial stress among the initial respondents.EntertainmentMay 11
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Campaign to raise awareness for first responder mental health across CanadaFor Canada’s first responders, witnessing the unthinkable is part of the job. But what’s often unseen is what they carry with them long after the sirens fade.CanadaMay 2
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New Brunswick crisis phone line to close, woman says service saved her lifeA New Brunswick crisis hotline has announced its scheduled closure. For one woman — who said the hotline saved her twice — that's a concern.CanadaMar 25
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Former Humboldt Bronco raises awareness about mental health ahead of crash anniversaryFormer Humboldt Bronco turned mental health advocate, Tyler Smith, took to the stage on Thursday to talk about mental health awareness and work on reducing stigma.HealthMar 20
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New guidance lays out when B.C. doctors can and can’t use involuntary treatmentThe new guidance is meant to inform healthcare providers on the circumstances under which the Mental Health Act can be used to obtain involuntary treatment for a patient.HealthMar 12
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Stabbing of 6-year-old boy in Halifax puts focus on mental health support in N.S.The recent attack on a six-year-old in Halifax is raising questions about mental health support in Nova Scotia and highlighting the struggle for some families to help loved ones.HealthFeb 25
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