Consider more than just the environment when examining climate-resilient infrastructure, say experts
Climate adaptation in Canada and around the world is ‘chronically underfunded,’ according to a recent Canadian Climate Institute report on climate adaptation infrastructure.
Access to mental health care must remain a priority for all governments
When it comes to supporting the mental and substance use health of Canadians, failure is not an option.
Bridging the gap between public safety and mental health
With the new Federal ministers for Justice, Public Safety, Housing, Health, and of course Mental Health and Addictions, comes an opportunity. An opportunity for change.
We’ll bring the fiddle
Life promotion, which can be as simple as bringing people together around a fiddle, addresses mental wellbeing by strengthening our connections to life and to each other.
Launch of 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline is important step, but there’s more to do on mental health file
One-third of Canadians will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder in their lifetime, and more than 200 Canadians attempt suicide every day.
A perfect storm for mental health needs and care in the economic downturn
Rising costs of living are having a major impact on the mental health of millions of Canadians.
‘Woefully inadequate’ funding spurs association’s calls for fulfilled mental health transfer
About 10-15 per cent of people who call a distress line require additional community-based supports, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s national director of public policy.
Investing in student mental health: a critical imperative for Canada’s future
The pandemic put new and unprecedented pressures on Canada’s health systems, including mental health care. In response, universities have been rethinking how to provide adequate mental health support for an entire generation of students.
Canadians struggling with higher costs for mental health services
Canada’s mental health system is fragmented, with the burden of responsibility falling on the individual to find appropriate care.
Moving beyond the crisis helpline requires care after the call
Crisis support like the 9-8-8 crisis line is only part of an effective action plan to prevent suicide. People will need urgent care after the call and the federal government is on the hook.
