$1M Legion donation for veteran VR PTSD treatments
Edmonton's HiMARCC receives $1 million Legion donation for groundbreaking virtual reality therapy treating PTSD in Canadian veterans. Innovative treatment shows promising results.
Category : Mental Health
Food for Thought: How Diet Impacts Mental Health
Discover how nutritional psychiatry links your diet to mood and anxiety. Learn which foods boost mental wellness and how the gut-brain axis works. Start your journey to a healthier mind today.
Mom Demands Reform After Daughter's Suicide Following FOI
Maya Cassady, 17, died by suicide after obtaining her mental health records through freedom of information. Her mother now advocates for systemic reform to protect vulnerable youth.
ANCHOR Program Proves Police Budget Cuts Possible
Community advocates argue Ottawa police shouldn't get more funding for mental health calls, pointing to ANCHOR's success in providing unarmed crisis response.
B.C. NDP changes Mental Health Act amid court challenge
B.C. government removes controversial 'deemed consent' provision from Mental Health Act in response to court challenge. Premier Eby defends involuntary care provisions.
Kelsie Snow on continuing Chris's ALS legacy
Kelsie Snow opens up about her late husband Chris Snow's battle with ALS and her mission to continue his legacy of hope within the ALS community. Read their inspiring story.
B.C. Amends Mental Health Act to Protect Workers
B.C. government proposes amendments to the Mental Health Act to provide stronger legal protections for health workers delivering involuntary patient care. Learn about the changes.
Study: Short-Form Videos Harm Mental Health
A major analysis of 71 studies finds short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels are linked to poorer cognition and mental health decline. Learn the risks.
Expert tips to fall back asleep when worries strike
Sleep experts reveal proven strategies to ease nighttime anxiety and fall back asleep. Discover actionable tips to reclaim your rest and wake up refreshed.
Sask. provides $200K for grief and trauma counselling
Saskatchewan government announces $200,000 funding to expand grief and trauma counselling services through Caring Hearts. Learn how this investment supports mental health.
Why Families Designate a 'Problem Person'
Exploring how the 'designated patient' in families actually expresses collective distress. Learn how family therapy addresses systemic issues rather than blaming individuals.
Northern Ontario Trans Advocate Shares Difficult Journey
Vincent Bolt's suicide attempt led his family to acceptance. Now a psychotherapist, he advocates for Ontario's transgender community. Read his powerful story.
Journal sued over controversial antidepressant drug trial
A medical journal faces legal action after publishing a study promoting antidepressant use for youth depression treatment. The infamous drug trial returns to spotlight amid growing concerns.
Certified death doula on planning for end of life
Certified death doula Adrianna Prosser explains how planning for death can set your family up for success. Learn practical steps for end-of-life preparation in Canada.
New Calgary Youth Mental Health Facility Opening 2027
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
Calgary conference tackles first responder mental health
Calgary hosts vital conference addressing mental health challenges facing first responders as data reveals majority experience traumatic incidents. Learn about support initiatives.
Winnipeg Experts Share Holiday Stress Coping Strategies
Recovery of Hope's Terry Warburton and wellness coach Linda Vickers discuss managing holiday stress and grief through their "Just Pause" workshops. Learn practical coping techniques.
Common Sleep Advice Worsens Insomnia in Canada
Sleep expert Rébecca Robillard reveals why sleep hygiene advice fails 16% of Canadians with chronic insomnia. Discover the recommended CBT treatment instead.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Understanding Aphantasia: Life Without Mental Images
Discover what it's like to live with aphantasia, a condition affecting mental imagery. Learn how Torontonians experience this unique neurological difference.
Toronto man experiences world without mental images
John Chew from Toronto lives with aphantasia, unable to form mental images. Discover his unique perspective and how he embraces his different way of thinking.
PTSD Role in Guelph Officer's Attack on Teen: Expert View
An expert weighs in on whether PTSD played a role in a Guelph police officer's assault on a handcuffed teenager. Get the full analysis and details of this concerning case.
Sports gambling crisis: The next social epidemic
Legalized sports gambling has become a social epidemic, causing financial ruin and addiction among young men. Learn why experts call for urgent action.
Men's Sheds Combat Isolation for Canadian Men
Discover how the Men's Sheds movement, started by Doug Mackie, now boasts over 170 locations across Canada, providing community and purpose to combat male loneliness and improve mental health.
Half of young Canadian men at risk of problem anger
New research reveals 50% of Canadian men aged 19-29 struggle with problem anger affecting daily life. Learn about the mental health crisis and available support resources.
Alan Doyle: Mental Health Treatments Actually Work
Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle shares his mental health journey and foundation work, advocating for open discussions and effective treatments in Canada.
Teens use AI chatbots as mental health lifeline
Canadian teens increasingly use AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support, but experts warn of serious risks including isolation and harmful advice. Learn why human connection remains essential.
Psychologist Exposes Racism in Mental Health Training
Dr. Jonathan Lassiter reveals how mandatory diversity projects in psychology programs perpetuate whiteness mindset and harm students of color. His powerful essay collection tackles systemic racism in mental health field.
Gwyneth Paltrow Reveals Mental Health Struggles
Gwyneth Paltrow discusses her anxiety, hormonal changes, and mental health journey on the goop podcast. The actress shares how public life impacted her nervous system.
Cowboys Establish Memorial Fund for Kneeland's Unborn Child
Dallas Cowboys establish memorial fund for Marshawn Kneeland's pregnant girlfriend Catalina Mancera after player's tragic death at 24. Support mental health awareness.
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