Mental Illness

• B.C. psychologists say their services should be covered under MSP

  The B.C. Psychological Association is calling on the province to extend MSP coverage to psychologists' services for one year.

  Health

  Apr 7
• Mental Health Monday: Psychedelic drugs offer hope for treatment-resistant mental illness

  "It's probably one of the biggest developments in my lifetime in my career as a mental health professional," Zach Walsh said. 

  Health

  Apr 5
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• Glen Assoun agrees to compensation deal for wrongful conviction and years in prison

  Nova Scotia Justice Minister Randy Delorey said Thursday the recently signed deal is confidential.

  Canada

  Mar 4
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• N.B. psychologist forced to turn people away because practice is over capacity

  'I'm now over-full, working kind of through lunch breaks, that sort of thing, trying to meet the demand,' Dr. Shannon Glenn, a Fredericton-based psychologist says.

  Health

  Feb 12
• Vancouver coffee shop says staff harassed over public washroom

  The cafe's manager said staff have had to deal with people who have passed out, discarded needles, blood, mental health episodes, human waste and regular verbal abuse.

  Crime

  Jan 20
• B.C. school killer’s mental illness defence relies on his own word he saw monsters: Crown

  Gabriel Klein was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault in March for the 2016 attack that killed 13-year-old Letisha Reimer and injured her friend.

  Crime

  Jan 14
• Calls for fresh approach from Saskatchewan’s first addictions, mental health minister

  Addictions and mental health is new to the rural health and seniors portfolio.

  Politics

  Dec 30, 2020
• Matthew Raymond ruled ‘high risk’ and ordered to remain in hospital for treatment

  Matthew Raymond shot and killed Donnie Robichaud and Bobbie Lee Wright, as well as Fredericton police constables Sara Burns and Robb Costello in 2018.

  Crime

  Dec 17, 2020
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• National organization launches initiative to help veterans and families through holiday season

  The Centre of Excellence on PTSD and related mental health conditions is raising awareness on the emotional complexities many veterans and their families face during the holidays.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
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• Saskatchewan advocates, experts expect spike in mental health calls over holidays

  The Canadian Mental Health Association created a mental health hotline when the COVID-19 pandemic began. The Saskatchewan director is expecting more calls over the holidays.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2020