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Politics

Veterans’ families need legislated access to mental health services, watchdog says

More than three years have passed since Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) agreed to ease up restrictions on access to mental health…

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Tech

Gaming in moderation linked to better mental health: Study

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Health

Assisted dying law faces constitutional challenge over exception for mental disorders

A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those pursuing a court challenge…

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Nova Scotia

Wildfires can take a heavy toll on mental health. Here’s what researchers say should be done to help evacuees

Helen Malone-Babineau has escaped not one, but two wildfires in the past eight years. Now, she’s starting over again in…

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Health

After losing their first child, this couple struggled to find public mental health support

When Chris and Stephanie Goulding lost their first born baby 10 hours after birth, the couple was left to find…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. adds 4 more psychology residency seats in bid to increase mental health supports

Nova Scotia is funding a new clinical psychology residency at Dalhousie University in hopes of attracting more mental health professionals…

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Nova Scotia

Lunenburg County Pride pilot program aims to build community, improve mental health

Lunenburg County Pride’s new Queer Connections pilot program aims to bring 2SLGBTQ+ people in the community together and reduce the…

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Nova Scotia

IWK plans to open new mental health and addictions clinic at Mic Mac Mall

Children and youth who need help for an addiction or mental health issue could have access to a new clinic in Dartmouth…

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Health

Program that pairs nurses with RCMP on mental health calls making an impact in Fort McMurray

A program in Fort McMurray that pairs police officers with nurses to help people experiencing mental health crises has expanded…

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Nova Scotia

Poverty, mental health keeping secondary students out of Cape Breton-Victoria schools

Nova Scotia teachers, principals and education officials are trying a variety of ways to get kids back into class after…

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