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The Liberals promised Monday to pour billions of dollars into housing and mental health for Indigenous communities if re-elected, a move they said would help address long-standing gaps in supports … Read More
The mental health of Montrealers continues to be poorer compared to other Quebecers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the Santé publique de la … Read More
Sabrina Huot sometimes feel the weight of the world and it’s climate on her shoulders. The MacEwan University student advocates sustainability and leads by example — riding her bike most … Read More
A new report by Statistics Canada about increased instances of self-reported loneliness among immigrants is sparking calls for additional data and action to address the issue. In a recently released … Read More
As the importance of mental health continues to make headlines at the Tokyo Olympics, a new study, one of the first of its kind in Canada, has revealed 41 per … Read More
Warning: Some of the details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. When Manitoba’s Tataskweyak Cree Nation declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, after … Read More
For 46-year-old Mark White, the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, created the perfect conditions for his addiction to thrive. “I started to really self isolate in my garage and the using … Read More
Jason Bradshaw loves teaching science, but since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s gotten harder. “Some days when you’re when you’re just teaching online, you get out of bed … Read More
An American tech company is giving its entire staff a week of paid vacation. The company behind the Bumble dating app says they want their workers to have a chance … Read More
Canadian Olympic champion Alexander Kopacz is no stranger to media attention. While the 31-year-old former bobsledder enjoyed the spotlight during his athletic career, he felt there were times when there … Read More
As provinces across Canada start to approach stages of reopening from COVID-19 restrictions, many Canadians have been experiencing anxiety about returning to normalcy. According to psychologist Maneet Bhatia, these feelings … Read More
In February, the emotional toll from the COVID-19 pandemic began to weigh heavily on Michael Gaerlan, a registered nurse working in an intensive care unit in Edmonton, Alta. Speaking to … Read More
The number of Canadians experiencing mental health issues continues to rise across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Ipsos poll suggests, with half of those surveyed being deemed … Read More
After more than a year of isolation, distance and uncertainty, Canadians are maxed out. Vaccines are getting into arms, and more are coming, but for some, that “light at the … Read More
The province has launched a confidential support line for anyone who needs help as the anniversary of the Nova Scotia shooting spree approaches. The number is 1-866-885-6540 and is available … Read More
This essay is part of a series of perspective-based essays, written by health-care workers at the University Health Network (UHN), that delve into how they’ve survived the pandemic as people, parents … Read More
Warning: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. The report on a review of emergency mental health care at Horizon Health in the … Read More
Weathering lockdowns and managing ever-changing restrictions has been part of daily life in Ontario for more than a year. As the third wave of COVID-19 forces continued isolation, many people … Read More
Last December, 23-year-old Hannah Lohnes began having recurring nightmares of contracting COVID-19 and passing it on to her family. It had been a month since the Surrey, B.C. resident was … Read More
A 45-year-old father’s decision to lose weight was inspired by his little girl, and now his journey is motivating others. Two years ago, Dave Murphy weighed almost 400 lbs and … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many Canadians’ mental health and spurred on boredom due to lockdowns. While multiple studies have looked at the increased consumption of alcohol during lockdown, what … Read More
As the one-year mark since the declaration of the global coronavirus pandemic arrives, the continuing health crisis is taking a toll on the mental health of those on the front … Read More
A psychologist and associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax says public health departments across the country could be doing more to support parents by providing them with guidance around … Read More
Warning: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. After her teenage daughter died by suicide, a New Brunswick mom is embracing support received … Read More
The ongoing shortage of an antidepressant drug that is often used by Canadian patients as a last-resort treatment has some patients and providers very worried. “Any time you’re talking about … Read More
Jen Burke lost her full-time job as a clothing store manager because of COVID-19, but says the pandemic has been the most peaceful time in her life. “There’s so many people who … Read More
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some people have avoided in-person visits to their doctor and more clinics are offering Telehealth services. Dr. Parminder Singh, a managing director of clinical services … Read More
Staying mentally tough is a discipline many athletes hone over the course of their career. Experts say the lessons applied in professional sports can easily translate to challenges we face … Read More
This workweek will kick off with what’s fabled to be the most depressing day of the year, during one of the darkest eras in recent history. Experts say Blue Monday … Read More
Warning: This article may be triggering for some readers. Please read at your own discretion. The death of Dr. Karine Dion, an emergency physician from Granby, Que., devastated Canadians across … Read More
As some provinces face lockdowns and tighter restrictions, many people are struggling with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a November 2020 national survey led by researchers at … Read More
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the country, a silent epidemic armed with an unregulated poison has been killing Ontarians at a horrifying rate. Multiple health officials have sounded the alarm … Read More
A new report released by the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers finds that social workers are largely dissatisfied with the current approach to mental health and addictions in the … Read More
The death of a Granby, Que., emergency physician has sent shockwaves throughout the Canadian medical community. Dr. Karine Dion, 35, who was also the mother of a young son, died … Read More
The number of temporary emergency department closures keep rolling in for hospitals in the Eastern Shore region of Nova Scotia. “They have increased over the past few months. Closures in … Read More
After an already difficult year for Nova Scotians, fishing communities in the south shore are fearing the loss of six fishers that went missing on Tuesday. The Fisheries Safety Association … Read More
Canadians’ mental health continued to decline in November for the eighth consecutive month, according to the results of a Morneau Shepell survey. Read more: ‘A pandemic of its own’: How … Read More
Kathleen Doane and Susan Vaslet have been making it a priority to get outside and go for walks as often as possible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “For our sanity, for … Read More
For the family of Ejaz Choudry, a 62-year-old Mississauga, Ont. man, shot by police, every day without their loved one is a painful reminder of the tragic way he died. … Read More
Adam Campbell has tackled many great feats in his life that have not only required immense physical strength and grit, but also a high degree of mental fortitude as well. … Read More
Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday, after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus … Read More
Outside Lisa Raitt‘s Milton, Ont., home Monday afternoon, the former Conservative MP and federal transport minister takes a rare break from caring for her 61-year-old husband Bruce Wood to speak … Read More
When Elliot Hudson started having dark thoughts, and trouble getting out of bed in the mornings this fall, he knew it was time to ask for help. Hudson has struggled … Read More
Nova Scotia’s Opposition has proposed a new plan for mental health care in the province, that they say is more accessible and “with fewer barriers” than the current system. During … Read More
A recent Dalhousie University graduate has launched a new tool to help post-secondary students struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Stacie Smith started working on the COVID-19 Student Support Network back … Read More
Canadians continue to experience mental health difficulties due to the pandemic, with one in four saying their stress level is higher than during the first COVID-19 wave, according to a … Read More
Many nurses caring for COVID-19 patients are suffering burn-out or psychological distress, and many have faced abuse or discrimination outside of work, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) said. Supplies of personal protective equipment … Read More
Nova Scotians are most likely to experience high levels of anxiety and depression since the COVID-19 pandemic began country-wide, according to a report released Friday by Mental Health Research Canada. … Read More
It’s the most severe outcome of mental illness and for most of us, it’s not easy to talk about suicide. In Canada, 11 people die by suicide every day. That’s … Read More
Snow shoveling, frosty commutes, and long dark days. They’re things Canadians might not want to think about just yet. It’s only September, of course. So there’s still time to sit … Read More
