RCMP watching Anonymous after threats to reveal names in Parsons case
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s Justice Department is looking for ways to review a grieving mother’s questions about the RCMP’s handling of her daughter’s allegations of sexual assault, an incident the girl’s...
View ArticleRehtaeh Parsons’ death: NS cabinet minister to oversee response
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter has appointed a cabinet minister to oversee the provincial government’s response to the death of Rehtaeh Parsons. MORE: Why Rehtaeh Parsons’ death is being...
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New campaign aims to increase mental health resources, reduce youth suicide...
A campaign aimed to reduce youth suicide rates in Canada was launched Thursday.
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1 year later: A look at anti-bullying measures in Canada since Amanda Todd’s...
One year later, here's a look at some of the anti-bullying programs and measures have been put in place across Canada since Amanda Todd's suicide.
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Video: Watchdog releases report on teen’s suicide
B.C.'s children's watchdog says the province's child protection system suffered a virtual collapse in the tragic life of a 14-year-old First Nations girl who hung herself in her grandparents' yard.
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Alberta’s child advocate calls for changes
Alberta's child advocate wants social workers to better connect aboriginal children in government care with their families and culture.
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5th report of teen suicide sparks call for change from Alberta youth advocate
Seventeen-year-old "Catherine" was found dead near her family's home. At the time of her death, Catherine was receiving support from Child Intervention Services.
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Teen suicide: What one American county is doing to get students to talk about...
A county in Pennsylvania is going all-out to fight suicide and get people to start talking about the issue.
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Ontario discriminates against patients with eating disorders: expert
Andrea Clifford has been looking through her daughter's room for a special doll she can't find. It belonged to 15-year-old Brieanne Christou, who took her own life on Family Day after battling an...
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Suicide prevention: What every parent needs to know
Talking about mental health and suicide is a conversation parents and children continue to struggle with, says Kids Help Phone.
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Ontario teen speaks out on youth suicide after survey shows 1 in 5 have...
Some days 18-year-old Chelsea Lall is amazed she's even here.
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Sask. responds after report shows 1 in 5 teens have considered suicide in the...
According to a new report by Kids Help Phone one in five Canadian teenagers seriously considered suicide in the past year and girls are twice likely.
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Children in provincial care need better protection from online sexual...
Alberta's child and youth advocate is calling on the province to improve services to protect children in provincial care from online sexual exploitation.
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NB school district bus drivers, custodians take student mental health...
Anglophone East School District is having teachers, bus drivers and custodians take mental health awareness training.
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Teen suicide attempts in U.S. fell as same-sex marriage became legal: study
The study's results don't prove there's a connection, but researchers said policy makers should be aware of the measures' potential benefits for youth mental health.
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’13 Reasons Why’ sparks concerns among mental health advocates: ‘Suicide is...
The Netflix series '13 Reasons Why' is captivating teen audiences globally but raising concerns among some mental health organizations.
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New Zealand kids not allowed to watch ‘13 Reasons Why’ unless parents present
New Zealand has upped it’s rating on the controversial show '13 Reasons Why.'
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Georgia girl’s Facebook Live suicide attempt thwarted just in time
The 12-year-old was prevented from streaming her suicide after police received several calls about her plight, including one from Facebook.
View ArticleCalgary charity Haven’s Way guides teen from dark days to safe place to call...
At 18, Ange Neil dealt with addictions, mental health issues and homelessness. Now, at 25, Neil looks back on the dark days and contemplates what might have happened had Haven's Way not intervened.
View ArticleEdmonton family calls for more access to mental health services in wake of...
The parents of an Edmonton boy who died by suicide earlier this year are speaking out on his mental health issues and their struggles to get help.
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