Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal
9 Apr, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Advocate hopeful after Ottawa announces $500M for youth mental health
‘We need people working with families. We need people building capacity with communities and families and neighbourhoods so that we all look after the kids together.’
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcement Tuesday in Ottawa alongside other cabinet ministers, including Ya’ara Saks, the minister of mental health and addictions.
29 Mar, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Video of forceful arrest by Toronto police officers on TTC raises concerns
The video begins with a man seated and shouting as several officers stand by. Moments later, the officers appear to drag the man from his seat to the ground.
26 Mar, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Wounded Warriors partners with Kawartha Lakes police to boost mental health supports
Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.
18 Mar, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Is remote therapy as effective as in-person sessions? What new research says
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.
11 Mar, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Student nutrition programs in Ontario grapple with nearly ‘limitless need’
Half of a hard-boiled egg or an apple cut six ways — student nutrition programs across Ontario are finding ways to stretch increasingly insufficient dollars.
4 Jan, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Setting realistic goals for New Year’s resolutions is key, experts say
Getting in shape is the most popular New Year’s resolution, but many people set the bar too high and struggle to maintain good habits.
The Manitoba government is planning to take a step in the coming weeks toward its plan for a universal school meal program.
25 Aug, 2023 | Admin | No Comments
As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need
The Coalition for Healthy School Food and Breakfast Club of Canada are urging the government to implement a national school food policy as programs struggle to meet demands.