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Calgarians use exercise and sunshine to battle winter blues
February 12 2019 7:32pm Tue, Feb 12: An Alberta psychologist said exercise and longer days are the keys to staying mentally healthy during extened cold snaps. Michael King reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Ontario NDP urges government to create Ministry of Mental Health
The Ontario NDP are urging the Doug Ford government to immediately create a Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. “The mental health system in Ontario is fragmented and dysfunctional, and the failures of the system are tearing families apart and…
Overdose prevention site celebrating one year anniversary in London
A temporary overdose prevention site in London is celebrating its one-year anniversary by remembering the 76 overdose deaths reversed, and reflecting on those who’ve lost their lives to widespread opioid-use. “It’s remarkable,” said Brian Lester, executive director of Regional HIV/AIDS…
Young Edmontonians to get new mental health facility
February 11 2019 8:11pm The Alberta government and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation are teaming up on a news mental health facility in Edmonton. Tom Vernon reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] !=…
Facebook’s suicide prevention tool sparks concern
Mon, Feb 11: Facebook is admitting to using an algorithm to identify users it believes are at risk of suicide. While the company says it’s intended to save lives, some are criticizing the tech giant for conducting medical research on…
Dorchester Penitentiary to add 87 new mental health
February 11 2019 5:00pm Mon, Feb 11: The federal government is moving ahead with a Mental Health Centre of Excellence at Dorchester Penitentiary. As Callum Smith explains, the facility will add 87 new mental health beds. ‘ }); } else…
Funding finalized for new Edmonton mental health centre for children
The Glenrose Hospital in Edmonton is expanding with a new mental health facility for children. The new facility will provide treatment for children in Edmonton and northern Alberta for mental health and substance abuse. READ MORE: Here are 6 things an…
Mental health facility for kids to be created at Edmonton hospital
February 11 2019 2:00pm The Glenrose Hospital is expanding, with a new mental health facility for children. Kendra Slugoski has the details. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp…
Province helps launch mental health support teams in 8 Sask. communities
Weyburn is one-of-eight Saskatchewan communities launching a Community Recovery Team (CRT) to help support people living with complex, persistent mental health challenges. The province has committed $4.2 million in funding to the new program. Community Recovery Teams use a team-based…