We need all hands on deck to address Canada’s mental health challenges

Eighteen per cent of those with pre-existing mental health problems and 40 per cent of those with a history of substance use disorders have seriously contemplated suicide during the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been casting a stark light on the urgency of addressing the growing mental health and substance use challenges people across Canada are facing, writes Michel Rodrigue.
Hopeful. This is how I feel. Why am I hopeful amid Mental Illness Awareness Week? The political winds around mental health policy in Canada seem to be shifting, with all federal parties making significant strides during the election campaign toward recognizing mental health as a priority. The COVI...

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