Many youth suicide attempts involve over-the-counter painkillers: study
Substances like ibuprofen and Aspirin were implicated in many suicide attempts, researchers found. Continue reading
Youth mental health
Manitoba expands youth mental health services with almost $3 million in funding
Manitoba’s health, education, and families ministers said Monday the province is pledging nearly $3 million to enhance education programming and integrated youth services. Continue reading
Calgary teen shares story of mental health challenges to raise money, help others
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
“I want to be that guy that’s out there helping kids be kids,” 14 year old Hudson Brock on why he’s publicly sharing his struggles with mental health. Continue reading
Former Humboldt Bronco opens up about mental health: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’
By Erin Chalmers Anchor
A year and a half after a horrific crash took the lives of 16 people, former Humboldt Bronco Tyler Smith shares his journey through grief and his progress towards healing. Continue reading
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
Sheldon-Williams Collegiate students in Regina pull all-nighter for charity
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
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