Youth Mental Health

• Ontario philanthropists donate record-setting $25M to IWK Health Centre

  The IWK Foundation says the gift from Myron and Berna Garron will support a "reimagined therapeutic environment" for mental health and addictions support.

  Health

  Sep 10
  
• Lethbridge Opportunity Hub opens to support vulnerable youth

  The Lethbridge Opportunity Hub is now open, to help youth in the community access support for mental health, addictions and life and employment skills training.

  Health

  Jan 25
  
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• Nearly 40% of surveyed B.C. teens between 15 and 17 may have depression: SFU

  Half of those surveyed between the ages of 15 and 17 also reported their mental as fair or poor, Simon Fraser University research has found.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2023
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Oct. 23

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Oct. 23.

  Oct 23, 2023
• Youth self-harm higher than expected during COVID-19 pandemic: study

  Hospital visits for self-harm among youth saw a 'large' increase during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, according to a new study.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
• More than 1,700 people participated in RBC’s Race For Kids in Calgary

  Over $2.3 million has been raised since the event began seven years ago, according to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2023
• Pediatricians call youth overdoses a public health emergency. What will end it?

  As students prepare to go back to school, prevention organizations are urging adults to take action against the rising risk of substance abuse to youth. 

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
• ‘Remarkable’ mountain climber tackles Himalayan peak to support youth mental health in Calgary

  A Calgary man is training hard to tackle a huge challenge while on the other side of the world.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
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• Funding announced for new Foundry youth centre in North Okanagan

  The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions announced that the province is spending $74.9 million to open 12 more Foundry centers across B.C.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2023
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• Saskatchewan announce new funding for counselling services for children, youth and caregivers

  Regina and Saskatoon will be the first communities to launch free, rapid access counselling services to children, youth and their caregivers.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2023