August 22 2019 8:31am Music can be used for several reasons including setting the mood at a party, expressing emotions, even caring for mental health. Global’s Dan Spector is joined by a music therapist to talk about how he uses…
Tag: Mental Health
Keeping your mental health in mind while heading back to school
August 20 2019 10:49am Heading back to school can be very stressful for some students. Alexandra San Diego from jack.org stops by to discuss ways to keep your mental health in check. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Halifax poet launches literary journal to help survivors of gender-based violence heal
Survivors of gender-based violence are using creative expression to heal themselves and build a community of people who care for one another. According to Status of Women Canada, gender-based violence (GBV) is violence committed against someone based on their gender…
Mental health investment extends hours at Regina General Hospital
A $375,000 investment from the Saskatchewan government is allowing the Regina General Hospital’s emergency department to provide longer hours of mental crisis support. The money is from the 2019-20 provincial budget which also included spending on mental health and addictions.…
Woman charged after racist tirade, assault on man
In Toronto, charges have been filed after a video surfaced, showing a woman verbally attacking a man and spitting on him. She was also holding a sign saying “Vote Andrew Scheer.” As Jeff Semple reports, the video has sparked reaction…
Summertime sadness: Disappointing Edmonton weather can affect people’s moods
Let’s be real. Summer temperatures in Edmonton have not been high and that’s left a lot of people feeling a bit low. Summer in much of central Alberta hasn’t met many expectations and the cloudy, grey weather can affect people’s…
Missing CAMH patients cause victim’s friend to feel ‘re-victimized’
A Whitby woman says she is frightened and frustrated after learning her best friend’s killer was transferred to Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Her concern peaked after news other patients disappeared from the mental health facility. Jamie Mauracher…
Number of missing CAMH patients causes victim’s friend to feel ‘revictimized’
Stacey Fox says she has spent the last three years living like a prisoner in her own home. “I live in a gilded cage,” she said, terrified she will run into the man who stabbed her best friend 127 times,…
Premier Doug Ford says hand gun ban not needed
August 9 2019 6:29pm Premier Doug Ford spoke with reporters during a wide-ranging news conference about a number of issues, including gun violence in the GTA and mental health. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
YYZ Why? Show special answers why certain Toronto landmarks, places exist.
In Toronto, we are fortunate to have many different landmarks, unique places and monuments but we may not know WHY they’re there or how they came to be. In this 1/2 hour special, Melanie Zettler shares a series of stories…