New Westminster trustee wants schools included in B.C. mental health review
As B.C. prepares for a sweeping review of its Mental Health Act, one local school trustee says a crucial voice...
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Trump admin weighs cutting protections for mental health treatment coverage
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‘I was so deep in depression’: northern Ontario woman speaks out during National Mental Health Week
WARNING: This story contains mentions of suicide. Kayla Ramsay was around 13 years old when she felt something was wrong.After researching...
Students celebrate mental health week, all month long
Students from the Superior-Greenstone District School Board have been participating in activities and learning about supports available to them regarding...
Family of B.C. pastor killed says Mental Health Act is a ‘shield for criminals’ – BC
The family of a B.C. pastor killed in a fiery crash is calling for reforms to the province’s justice system...
Trump administration discontinues $1 billion in school mental health grants
The Trump administration will not renew Biden-era grants worth $1 billion that were aimed at boosting mental health services in...
Campaign to raise awareness for first responder mental health across Canada
Descrease article font size Increase article font size They run toward what the rest of us run from — gunfire,...
How a Canadian cliff diver used empowering messages to help overcome mental health struggle
Several years ago, Molly Carlson enjoyed posting "perfectly captured and edited pictures" to her Instagram account.Faking, she says, almost a...
What is bibliotherapy? How to read to improve your mental health
Reading as a hobby is inherently rooted in self-care – while you can do it with others around, it ultimately...
