Mental Illness

• MAID should not be allowed solely for mental illness, committee report says

  The joint committee of MPs and senators studied whether to expand eligibility for assisted dying to people to people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness.

  Canada

  Jun 17
  
• MAID expansion coming? 5 questions Canada’s justice minister needs to consider

  Justice Minister Arif Virani says Canada is still weighing the options on whether or not to expand medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from mental illness.

  Politics

  Dec 27, 2023
  
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• Calgary athlete who died after being struck on Macleod Trail suffered from mental health issues; family seeks answers

  The family of a Calgary man who died after being hit by a minivan while riding his bike along Macleod Trail is speaking out about the importance of discussing mental health.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
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• Parents’ doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug use site near school

  Many who attended the meeting said they showed up in an attempt to learn more about the supervised drug-use site, while others were there to protest the project.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• $1M to aid expansion of St. Joe’s measurement-based program targeting substance abuse

  The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions is set to give some $1.8 million in funding for three projects in Hamilton tied to those experiencing substance-related harms.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2023
• Opioid-related overdose calls in Hamilton trend upward, about 3 a day: report

  A quarterly report says paramedics responded to more than 250 suspected opioid overdose calls between April and June, equating to 19 calls per week or 2.8 calls per day.

  Sep 8, 2023
• Sask. recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day by highlighting resources available

  The province is recognizing Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day by informing residents of the resources available to those in need.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
• Suspected opioid overdoses in Hamilton up 25% year-over-year so far in 2023

  Calls to Hamilton paramedics about suspected opioid overdoses are again trending higher, with 250 such emergency calls since the start of May.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2023
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• Saint John’s new rage room looks to break the glass on mental health

  The owners of a Saint John business are taking a unique approach to killing off steam, with a first in the city "rage room" designed at smashing what were once valuables.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
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• Healing through ink: N.S. woman finds strength in country song lyrics tattooed on leg

  In an effort to help others feel more comfortable discussing their mental health battles, Kristina Affleck is sharing her story on social media.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023