Nova Scotia to broaden PTSD benefits for first responders as of next week
The province has eliminated a requirement that those in emergency response occupations must prove that a PTSD diagnosis is work-related. Continue reading
Mental Illness
Depression led entrepreneur to create text-based mental health counselling app
Duboc, who is a successful serial entrepreneur, went searching for to find help only to discover how difficult it was to find effective, affordable and immediate mental health care. Continue reading
Ontario government-funded program offers mental health support 24/7
One of the barriers to getting help is that wait times for counselling and therapy can be long. Continue reading
Do your eyes twitch often? It could be a symptom of a mental health issue
The twitching is most common around the eyes, experts say. Continue reading
Mental health advocate from Edmonton selected for Facebook Community Leadership Program
Blake Loates was selected out of 6,000 applicants for Facebook’s Community Leadership Program. The mental health advocate is the only Canadian chosen. Continue reading
Alberta firefighter remembered as a hero in MP’s emotional tribute
Darren Anderson lost his battle with PTSD on Sept. 15. On Friday, the Strathcona County firefighter was honoured in the House of Commons. Continue reading
Montreal photographer explores mental illness in new exhibition
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
A Montreal woman is using her love of photography to raise awareness about mental illness. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Afflatus Hijab fashion line to hit New York runway
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
The Edmonton designer behind the Afflatus Hijab fashion line is showcasing her work on a New York runway. Wedad Amiri created her company after she says she couldn’t find clothing that was stylish, affordable and modest. Continue reading
Housing project for tenants with complex needs being built in Prince Albert
A new building under construction in Prince Albert, Sask., will help support individuals with complex needs. Continue reading
Jacksonville eSports shooter David Katz was twice hospitalized for mental illness, court records show
The man behind a deadly shooting at a Florida video game tournament had previously been hospitalized for mental illness, according to court records in his home state of Maryland. Continue reading
