Saskatoon woman creates mittens to honour late sister, discuss mental health
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Morgan Schurman is crocheting mittens to give out in Saskatoon in hopes of bringing awareness to mental health and suicide. Continue reading
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Coroner’s inquest to be held into death of former RCMP spokesperson
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of the Mountie who was the face for the RCMP following the tasering death of Robert Dziekanski at the Vancouver airport in 2007. Continue reading
Edmonton family calls for more access to mental health services in wake of son’s death
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
The parents of an Edmonton boy who died by suicide earlier this year are speaking out on his mental health issues and their struggles to get help. Continue reading
Suicide notes: Canadian researchers look at final words for clues on preventing deaths
A study published by the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry looked at hundreds of final notes to spot common themes and messages. Continue reading
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Toronto crisis line volunteer helps those struggling to find way forward
By Susan Hay Anchor/Producer
Distress Centres now answers more than 82,000 calls annually. Continue reading
TTC peer support program helps workers who witness subway suicides
Now there are 73 TTC workers, including supervisors and management, who support their colleagues across the organization for any traumatic experience. Continue reading
Okanagan woman’s emotional journey reaches 1 million views on YouTube
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“It started with me reviewing books or makeup, or motherhood,” Mare McHale said. “It started out quite innocently.” Continue reading
Parliament Hill staffer Paul Wernick calls for mental health support after suicide attempt
Paul Wernick says the punishing work schedule on the Hill exacerbated his mental health issues, finally leading to two attempts to take his own life. Continue reading
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Man jumps in front of TTC subway and survives, but family says health services failed him
“Now he’s getting all the help he needs at an astronomical cost to the hospital … but they failed him.” Continue reading
SIU says no charges to be laid against Cobourg police after woman fatally shot herself
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The SIU concluded there are no grounds to lay criminal charges against a Cobourg police officer in relation to the death of a 24-year-old woman in May 2017. Continue reading
