U.S. suicide rates climb, especially among young women
Suicide rates among young people have risen over the last 10 years in the U.S., especially among young women. Continue reading
Youth mental health
Sheldon-Williams Collegiate students in Regina pull all-nighter for charity
In support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Regina Branch, students will take part in a variety of activities as they try to stay awake for 24 hours straight. Continue reading
Hospitalizations for youth mental health concerns steady in Manitoba, says new data
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Manitoba has one of the lowest rates of hospitalization for youth mental health concerns in Canada, according to a new report. Continue reading
Ontario government to expand use of mobile crisis teams to help first responders
Health Minister Christine Elliott highlighted an investment today of $174 million this year from her government’s recent budget for community mental health and addictions services, mental health and justice services, supportive housing, and acute mental health inpatient beds. Continue reading
Partners for Youth hosts community meeting, discusses future of youth mental health in N.B.
In Fredericton, Partners for Youth sat down with families and activists to speak about mental health services for youth. Continue reading
Teen mental health advocate Zach Hofer launches new fundraising initiative
Barrie teen Zach Hofer has raised over $126,000 for youth mental health — and he’s not done yet. Continue reading
Parents who miss work to help children suffering from anxiety cost Ontario economy $421M a year: report
The analysis, conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Canadian Centre for Health Economics, springs from work done by CMHO in 2017 that showed that one in four parents in the province reported missing work to care for a child with anxiety issues. Continue reading
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Early detection is key in youth mental health: Canadian Mental Health Association
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, approximately one in five children and youth in Ontario has a mental-health challenge. That’s why early intervention is so critical. Continue reading
Sask. psychologist using livestock to help treat youth mental health
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A Saskatchewan woman is taking a unique approach to helping children and young adults deal with mental health issues, incorporating livestock into her practice. Continue reading
Calgary teens open up about anxiety at mental health summit
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health issues facing Canadian teens. On Monday, hundreds of Calgary and area students attended a summit designed to give young people the skills they need to tackle mental health issues. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports. Continue reading