Mental Health

• Manitoba First Nation ‘deeply grieving,’ declares state of emergency

  Following the loss of several lives due to suicide, a First Nation north of Winnipeg declared a state of emergency and requested access to mental health support.  

  Health

  Apr 9
  
• New mental health facility to open in Fort Qu’Appelle

  Aiming to tackle addiction and mental illness, the facility is set to open late summer and will offer individualized treatment centring around wellness

  Health

  Mar 31
  
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• March shines light on Self-Harm Awareness Month

  Self-harm is described as a non-suicidal injury, often done as a coping mechanism to deal with big emotions. While mental health stigma is lessening, more discussion is needed.

  Canada

  Mar 15
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• ADHD is linked to other mental health issues. A new study suggests why

  The study is being billed by the university as "the first to study a wide range of factors which link ADHD symptoms and mental ill health symptoms over time."

  Health

  Mar 13
• Concerns over capacity at Vernon hospital psych ward after young man’s death

  “I didn’t think he was safe in that hallway, but I also didn’t see him actually being able to get out because he would have to walk past security,” said Ezra's mother.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Tumbler Ridge shooting ‘tough to process,’ says community’s MP

  B.C. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer says Tumbler Ridge is full of 'tough individuals' who may still need mental health support after a tragedy that's 'tough to process.'

  Canada

  Feb 12
• 49% of Canadian new moms struggle with mental health postpartum, data shows

  The 2024 Parental Experiences Survey found that 20 per cent of those surveyed reported that they 'needed mental health care but did not receive it.'

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Virtual reality helping Peterborough seniors connect, experience the world

  Some Peterborough seniors have explored Thailand and the Great Barrier Reef, all from inside their long-term care home as part of a virtual reality program.

  Health

  Jan 21
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• Poor mental health, harmful alcohol use persists post-pandemic: report

  A new report shows that even though the COVID-19 pandemic ended several years ago, the increase in issues around mental health and substance use still continue.

  Health

  Jan 12
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• Winnipeg to explore emergency service line for mental health calls

  Mayor Scott Gillingham had made a motion for his office to work with a consulting firm to explore how an emergency service line for mental health could operate.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2025