Pandemic Mental Health

• How one Winnipeg school is tackling student mental health amid the pandemic

  A student services teacher says although there is still some stigma around mental health, it's much more openly discussed now.

  Education

  Jan 28, 2022
  
• Calgary students promote mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

  Sharing positive stories on social media is a small act. 'It's like all of us are doing this one simple thing to make this world a better place.'

  Features

  Jan 21, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Okanagan mental health professionals discuss Omicron’s psychological impact

  "It is causing a great deal of difficultly," said Kelowna psychologist Heather McEachern. "There is already stress and fatigue and the Omicron is just that next layer and level."

  Health

  Dec 23, 2021
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• ‘There’s a huge need’: Calgary-area firefighter recognized as mental health champion

  An Alberta firefighter is being recognized as a mental health champion for creating a mental health peer support program for first responders.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2021
• Low mental health reported among Canadians compared to pre-pandemic: survey

  Overall, better mental health was associated with Canadians who have the option to work from home at least some of the time, the report said.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2021
• UCalgary study shines light on youth global mental health crisis

  A new study out of UCalgary shows an alarming percentage of children and adolescents navigating the COVID-19 pandemic are experiencing a global-wide mental health crisis.

  Health

  Aug 13, 2021
• COVID-19: Calgary teen’s ‘amazing’ charity event supports youth mental health

  Xara Sylvestre is putting her love of golf to good use as she organizes a long drive charity event to raise money to support mental health treatment.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2021
• Animal therapy: Manitoba farm lets horses do the healing

  All of the horses are rescues, working on their own mental health as they assist human clients in their own journeys.

  Health

  Jun 5, 2021
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• Veterinarians more than twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts than other Canadians: study

  Pandemic pets are triggering a very troubling reality for the veterinarian profession. Increased demands and stress on the job are causing more of them to consider suicide.

  Canada

  May 12, 2021
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• Ottawa hospital researchers find higher rates of suicide among Ontario ICU survivors

  Researchers in Ottawa have shown higher rates of suicide can be linked to stays in the intensive care unit, according to a new paper published Wednesday.

  Health

  May 5, 2021