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Inquest into the death of Jeffrey James announced

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:00:28 -0700

TORONTO, Aug. 29 - Dr. Bonita Porter, Deputy Chief Coroner of Inquests, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Jeffrey James. Mr. James, 33, died on July 13, 2005, at the University Health Network, following a transfer from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. The inquest will examine th.....

Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene To Be Divested To Penetanguishene General Hospital

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:45:05 -0700

McGuinty Government Responds To Community Call For A Local Solution TORONTO, Aug. 28 - NEWS The Ontario government has approved a plan to transfer the regional and provincial mental health programs of the Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene (MHCP) to the board of the Penetanguishene General Hospital (PGH). The move is.....

UNBC 2008-09 Academic Year to Begin

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:37:34 -0700

On Tuesday, September 2, the University of Northern British Columbia will begin offering courses in its 17th academic year.

Whats New This Year?

Academic Programs the University is offering new bachelors degree majors in Human Resources Management and Forest Ecology and Management. The School of Social Work is also offering a new certificate in Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (starting in January) and the School of Education has developed a new certificate program oriented to Montessori Education.

$50-million children's mental health plan unveiled

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0700

EDMONTON -- The Alberta government wants children with the most urgent mental health issues to be able to receive services within 24 hours, according to a plan unveiled Friday.

Children receive greater access to mental health services

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:46:00 -0700

Children and youth from across the province will benefit from an Alberta government investment of more than $50 million to increase access to children’s mental health services and address the mental health needs of children and youth at risk.

Alberta announces $50M for youth mental health services

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:59 -0700

Improving mental health services for children in rural Alberta is one of the goals of the $50 million set aside by the province on Friday.

Alberta announces $50M for youth mental health services

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:38:59 -0700

Improving mental health services for children in rural Alberta is one of the goals of the $50 million set aside by the province on Friday.

Province denies mental health services are poor

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:24:33 -0700

Mental health services are adequate, despite a recent report that suggests mental health patients on P.E.I. are released too early, forcing them to return more often, say provincial health officials.

Parents turn grief for son into aid for youths

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0700

VANCOUVER - When their 17-year old son, Kelty, committed suicide several years ago, Ginny and Kerry Dennehy pledged to channel their grieving and recovery into helping others to boost awareness, research and education about mental health problems.

Parents turn grief for son into aid for youths

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0700

VANCOUVER I When their 17-year old son, Kelty, committed suicide several years ago, Ginny and Kerry Dennehy pledged to channel their grieving and recovery into helping others to boost awareness, research and education about mental health problems.

NHS told to act on IVF postcode lottery

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:29:18 -0700

Doctors must consider 'unseen' effects of infertility on mental health, say government experts

P.E.I. psychiatric patients released too early: report

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:27:40 -0700

P.E.I. has the country's shortest hospital stays for mental health patients, but also the highest readmission rates, suggesting the stays are too short, says a new report.

Substance abuse issue most common mental health diagnosis in North: report

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:31:36 -0700

A new report on mental health shows that substance abuse problems are the most common mental health issues in both the Northwest Territories and in the Yukon.

Apartment complex to be built for people with addictions, mental illness

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:54:23 -0700

A new affordable housing complex for people living with addictions and mental health issues is set for construction in Halifax. The federal government announced $1.9 million for a 20-unit building.

Inquest into the death of Colin Paterson announced

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:45:10 -0700

GUELPH, ON, Aug. 14 - Dr. Dirk Huyer, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Ontario, Guelph Office, today announced that an inquest will be held into the death of Colin Paterson. Mr. Paterson, 44, died on November 18, 2006, at the Oak Ridge Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre. Under the Coroners Act, an inquest is mandatory when.....

B.C.'s mental health system fares poorly, national study finds

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:00 -0700

When mental health patients are released from hospital in B.C., they're more likely to be back in a hospital bed within 30 days than patients in all but one Canadian province.

Depression: illness, not weakness

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:32:27 -0700

More than three million Canadians will experience a major bout of depression at some point in their lives, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Welcome to the era of anxiety

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:05:06 -0700

Life & style: Generalised anxiety disorder is the world's biggest mental health problem. Report by Harriet Green

Out-of-Body Image: Women See Themselves Through Eyes of Others

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:01 -0700

This sort of self-objectification impairs women's body image, mental health, motor skills and even sex lives.

Out-of-Body Image: Women See Themselves Through Eyes of Others

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:01 -0700

This sort of self-objectification impairs women's body image, mental health, motor skills and even sex lives.