By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Global News A group of volunteers took to the streets of Calgary’s Beltline community on Saturday to clean the area and offer outreach services. Jessica Kennedy has been sober for nearly two years. The Calgary woman’s battle […]
By Megan Turcato Global News Currently, RCMP members in the Okanagan are often being called to respond to mental health events. The Vernon/North Okanagan detachment says its members were involved in at least 287 mental health responses in the first four months […]
By Annabelle Olivier Global News The stress of isolation and self-distancing and the worry brought on by the cororonavirus pandemic is starting to take its toll on the mental health of Quebecers. “In the beginning, people were able to tolerate it, but as confinement […]
By Thomas Piller Global News With roughly half of arrests involving drugs or alcohol intoxication, police have teamed up with paramedics to address addiction issues in Prince Albert, Sask. The partnership with Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) offers health-care intervention — particularly support to stabilize […]
By Renée El-Gabalawy and Jordana Sommer, University of Manitoba Special to Global News Younger people are at lower risk of severe health outcomes if they develop COVID-19, and are therefore not a priority group for vaccine rollout. However, a silent mental health […]
By Madison Wong Global News Canadians across the country have been continuing to struggle with their mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. David Goldbloom, professor of psychiatry, recently visited The Morning Show to give advice to Canadians on how they can improve their […]
By Sean Boynton Global News 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 at “high risk.” Yet the poll also found an increasing number […]
By Marney Blunt Global News There’s no question the past year has been tough for many people, as the pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life. The Manitoba Psychological Society says demand and wait lists for mental health services has been […]
BySydney Morton Global NewsPosted May 4, 2021 8:57 pm Lucas Macauley can now stand in his first art exhibition, showcasing the bright colours and eye-catching images that depict a life he used to live. “In rehab, I started painting like crazy. […]
ByMadison Wong Global NewsPosted May 4, 2021 10:37 am The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health and well-being of communities across Canada. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recently visited The Morning Show to […]