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Universities for all genders
September 12, 2014
It may the last big human-rights issue of our age – welcoming people who identify with the sex opposite to the one they were born with. When student Bridget Liang...
Addressing youth mental health key to tackling suicide prevention
September 10, 2014
As we settle into the school year, we’re reminded of the stresses our kids can face. Many kids are able to cope with the daily demands of their lives, but...
$5-million donation bolsters mental health support for students at U of C
September 10, 2014
In the aftermath of the Brentwood killings, the University of Calgary has received a $5-million donation to bolster mental health support to students. The anonymous donation will fund UCalgaryStrong, a...
Mad Maps: An Orientation for Students With Mental Health Disabilities
September 4, 2014
The Hamilton Mad Students Collective: A Peer Support and Advocacy Community (HMSC, formerly known as the Mad Students Society – Hamilton Branch or Hamilton Mad Students Society) formed in 2012....
Vitals: A student run initiative to promote wellness in all years of undergraduate medical training
September 4, 2014
Vitals is a student run initiative to promote wellness in all years of undergraduate medical training. Centralizing campus and community resources, hosting workshops and raising awareness to support students in...
Back to School Tips from Ryerson University
September 4, 2014
Ryerson University has put together a resource for students in order to make them feel comfortable during the transition phase into first year. Please click here to see the tips!
Sept 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day
September 4, 2014
Please Visit the Official World Suicide Prevention Day Facebook Event Page and join people from all over the world who are supporting World Suicide Prevention Day, survivors of suicide and the many volunteers...
Bill C-14: Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act (on account of a mental disorder)
September 4, 2014
Recent high-profile cases across Canada have raised public concerns about safety around those with mental health issues. The Vince Li case on the Greyhound bus drew much media attention to...
Addictions and Mental Health Ontario appoints new CEO
September 4, 2014
Gail Czukar has accepted the position of CEO for Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, an organization of community-governed, not-for-profit agencies that provide a full continuum of services and supports to help individuals in Ontario facing mental...
Mindfulness-based depression therapy reduces health care visits
September 4, 2014
A mindfulness-based therapy for depression has the added benefit of reducing health-care visits among patients who often see their family doctors, according to a new study by the Centre for...