3 h. ago B.C. government provides guidance about involuntary care for people under 19

This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.

Politics

26 h. ago Staff decry LHSC move to cut unlimited mental health benefits

"It’s really hard to feel like you're being supported, and we are a No. 1 trauma centre," an employee said.

Science

47 h. ago ‘I’m going to die’: Man who stabbed TTC rider in 2023 awaits sentencing

A 27-year-old man who stabbed a stranger on the TTC in Toronto awaits sentencing as court hears he refused mental health treatment.

Events

54 h. ago Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental

Winnipeg's mayor is pushing forward to create a fourth emergency response service in the city that would respond to mental-health crises. 

Other

9 d. ago Manitoba foundation helps youth struggling with mental health, named after late teen

A Manitoba organization that focuses on helping children and youth in crisis was created in memory of a teen who died 10 years ago.

Science

9 d. ago Ottawa police shouldn't get more money for mental health calls | Opinion

Sam Hersh and Inez Hillel: The ANCHOR program, which provides unarmed responses for mental health calls, proved that cuts to the police budget are possible.

Events

9 d. ago B.C. NDP's act of desperation to not lose battle over involuntary care

Vaughn Palmer: Last-minute change to Mental Health Act shows every sign of a government making things up as it goes along

Events

1 week ago $35 million gift will help improve mental health treatment at CHEO and SickKids

A $35-million donation — divided between CHEO and SickKids — is enabling more precise treatment for children and youth with mental illness.

Economics

1 week ago Construction starting on supportive housing project in London's SoHo area

Construction has begun on a supportive housing project that will be designed to help people facing mental health or addiction issues. 

Culture

1 week ago Construction starts on supportive housing project in London's SoHo area

Construction has begun on a supportive housing project that will be designed to help people facing mental health or addiction issues. 

Culture

1 week ago B.C. government proposes changes to language around involuntary care

The B.C. government is seeking changes to the wording of the provincial Mental Health Act to provide better protections for staff involved in involuntary care.

Politics

1 week ago B.C. to tweak Mental Health Act to protect health workers delivering involuntary care: Premier Eby

Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne announced the proposed amendments Monday to offer stronger legal protections

Society

1 week ago Social media videos cause a host of mental problems, with one notable exception: study

An analysis of 71 studies involving almost 100,000 participants noted poorer cognition and a decline in many mental health indices

Other

1 week ago Wisconsin woman in Slender Man stabbing found day after walking away from group home

Morgan Geyser, now 23, was placed in a group home this year after being granted conditional release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute.

Other

1 week ago Man dies in Calgary police custody, sparking ASIRT investigation

Mental health call turns fatal in the community of Dover on Sunday afternoon

Events

2 w. ago New mental health facility to house 81 youth with complex mental health challenges

'Alberta is seeing an increasing severity and need for mental health services closer to home for patients and families,' CASA CEO Bonnie Blakley said

Science

2 w. ago Mental health advocates say Nova Scotia is continuing to fall short on access to care

The Nova Scotia government says it's making progress on improving mental health care access, but advocates say the province is falling short.

Science

3 w. ago The Holiday Season Takes a Mental Toll on American Workers, Driven by Money and Work Stressors

New Modern Health report finds two-thirds of U.S. employees feel pressure to overspend, and 40% consider quitting their jobs due to holiday burnout. SAN FRANCISCO — A new survey from Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, reveals that for many American workers, the holiday season is one of the most stressful times […]

Society

3 w. ago Manitoba municipalities renew calls for province to review mental health legislation

Winnipeg police have also voiced support for an approach that would see mental health groups take the lead on non-violent calls. 

Politics

3 w. ago Gallery: Veteran taking mental health journey to the bike trails

'It feels really surreal — I’m beyond grateful that we can give a voice to what a lot of veterans are experiencing and first responders are experiencing right now,' Singh said. 'This is making a huge difference around PTSD and treatment programs available to veterans and first responders'

Science