Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental-health calls
Winnipeg's mayor is pushing forward to create a fourth emergency response service in the city that would respond to mental-health...
Mental Health
Sports gambling ads in Canada must be reined in, senators urge in letter
A letter signed by more than 40 senators urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to work towards banning sports betting ads...
Federal prisons ill-equipped for long-term mental health care: watchdog
The federal prison ombudsman says weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the Correctional Service...
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...
Families of veterans fight for extended mental health care
Some 20 years after her husband was killed in a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan, Amanda Anderson says she...
Winnipeg mom says despite progress, more mental health supports needed
A Winnipeg mother is reflecting on progress being made in mental health services in Manitoba a decade after the death...
Financial struggles risking mental health of Gen Z, expert says
Experts warn of the potential health risks as new research shows how Gen Z is faced with financial stress in...
Canada’s youth a ‘generation at risk’ amid bullying, poverty: report
The report found 71 per cent of youth between the ages 12 and 17 reported experiencing at least one form...
‘Urgent need’ for mental health supports in N.S. construction industry, report says
A new report from Construction Safety Nova Scotia says many of the sector’s workers are struggling with their mental health.
Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recovery
A Regina man has launched an app ready for download called AlchemistOne. It aims to help people through their journey...
