Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges
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Back-to-School mental health challenges
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46th annual Terry Fox Run hits the pavement later this month
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Ontarian with rare condition fights for access to ‘groundbreaking’ drug
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Recognizing Vascular Disease Awareness Month
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Recognizing National Recovery Awareness Month
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Health officials urge parents to update student vaccinations ahead of school year
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New nurse practitioner program about to open in Scarborough
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Surge in demand for mental health support as students head back to class
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges
Description
June 22, 2026
After dealing with his own mental health challenges, Jason Balgopal saw the need to create Mental Wellness Peer Support Groups. Since 2015, the program has grown from a once a month session to seven days a week both in person and virtually. Susan Hay has the story.
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges03:35 | June 22, 2026 -
The Importance of Mammograms04:52 | October 19, 2026 -
‘Constantly being asked to do more with less, and it’s unsustainable’: Healthcare union alleges unsafe working conditions05:07 | October 15, 2026 -
Diagnosing ADHD in parenthood07:22 | October 14, 2026 -
Creating healthier online habits for youth05:16 | October 13, 2026 -
Preparing for fall respiratory virus season06:18 | October 13, 2026 -
The dangers of sepsis05:43 | October 8, 2026 -
Mental illness not included in MAID, says minister06:32 | October 8, 2026 -
Day of Pink’ ‘INSPIRE Tour’ kicks off05:04 | October 7, 2026 -
October marks Autism & ADHD Awareness Month04:38 | October 5, 2026 -
Could whole blood help trauma patients survive? Ornge teams put it to the test02:04 | October 3, 2026 -
Truth and Reconciliation: Indigenous health care inequities04:15 | September 30, 2026 -
Study finds outsourcing medical procedures isn’t reducing wait times02:21 | September 28, 2026 -
Fall skin care: when to see a doctor?05:17 | September 28, 2026 -
Peel paramedics launch medical drone pilot program in rural Ontario02:20 | September 25, 2026 -
‘Be like Mike’ campaign highlights work at St. Michael’s Hospital02:21 | September 24, 2026 -
Rail Safety Week: Preventing railway tragedies04:12 | September 22, 2026 -
Raising Awareness on World Alzheimer’s Day05:13 | September 21, 2026 -
Thousands of Canadians take part in 46th annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research02:17 | September 20, 2026 -
Calls for equitable access to SMA treatment02:21 | September 18, 2026 -
Les Voyageurs Canoe Race Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary04:42 | September 18, 2026 -
How Lifestyle Changes in your Household could Impact your Pet05:19 | September 14, 2026 -
Should We Trust AI in Diagnosing Personal Health Concerns?04:15 | September 14, 2026 -
Managing child mental health in a new school year05:25 | September 11, 2026 -
Back-to-School mental health challenges05:48 | September 9, 2026 -
46th annual Terry Fox Run hits the pavement later this month04:13 | September 9, 2026 -
Ontarian with rare condition fights for access to ‘groundbreaking’ drug02:31 | September 5, 2026 -
Recognizing Vascular Disease Awareness Month04:09 | September 3, 2026 -
Recognizing National Recovery Awareness Month05:30 | September 3, 2026 -
Health officials urge parents to update student vaccinations ahead of school year01:51 | September 2, 2026 -
New nurse practitioner program about to open in Scarborough02:06 | August 31, 2026 -
Surge in demand for mental health support as students head back to class01:52 | August 29, 2026
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges03:35 | June 22, 2026
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The Importance of Mammograms04:52 | October 19, 2026
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‘Constantly being asked to do more with less, and it’s unsustainable’: Healthcare union alleges unsafe working conditions05:07 | October 15, 2026
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Diagnosing ADHD in parenthood07:22 | October 14, 2026
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Creating healthier online habits for youth05:16 | October 13, 2026
-
Preparing for fall respiratory virus season06:18 | October 13, 2026
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The dangers of sepsis05:43 | October 8, 2026
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Mental illness not included in MAID, says minister06:32 | October 8, 2026
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Day of Pink’ ‘INSPIRE Tour’ kicks off05:04 | October 7, 2026
-
October marks Autism & ADHD Awareness Month04:38 | October 5, 2026
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Could whole blood help trauma patients survive? Ornge teams put it to the test02:04 | October 3, 2026
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Truth and Reconciliation: Indigenous health care inequities04:15 | September 30, 2026
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Study finds outsourcing medical procedures isn’t reducing wait times02:21 | September 28, 2026
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Fall skin care: when to see a doctor?05:17 | September 28, 2026
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Peel paramedics launch medical drone pilot program in rural Ontario02:20 | September 25, 2026
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‘Be like Mike’ campaign highlights work at St. Michael’s Hospital02:21 | September 24, 2026
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Rail Safety Week: Preventing railway tragedies04:12 | September 22, 2026
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Raising Awareness on World Alzheimer’s Day05:13 | September 21, 2026
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Thousands of Canadians take part in 46th annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research02:17 | September 20, 2026
-
Calls for equitable access to SMA treatment02:21 | September 18, 2026
-
Les Voyageurs Canoe Race Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary04:42 | September 18, 2026
-
How Lifestyle Changes in your Household could Impact your Pet05:19 | September 14, 2026
-
Should We Trust AI in Diagnosing Personal Health Concerns?04:15 | September 14, 2026
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Managing child mental health in a new school year05:25 | September 11, 2026
-
Back-to-School mental health challenges05:48 | September 9, 2026
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46th annual Terry Fox Run hits the pavement later this month04:13 | September 9, 2026
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Ontarian with rare condition fights for access to ‘groundbreaking’ drug02:31 | September 5, 2026
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Recognizing Vascular Disease Awareness Month04:09 | September 3, 2026
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Recognizing National Recovery Awareness Month05:30 | September 3, 2026
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Health officials urge parents to update student vaccinations ahead of school year01:51 | September 2, 2026
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New nurse practitioner program about to open in Scarborough02:06 | August 31, 2026
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Surge in demand for mental health support as students head back to class01:52 | August 29, 2026
Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges
Description
June 22, 2026
After dealing with his own mental health challenges, Jason Balgopal saw the need to create Mental Wellness Peer Support Groups. Since 2015, the program has grown from a once a month session to seven days a week both in person and virtually. Susan Hay has the story.
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