18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Schizophrenia patients are at significantly increased risk of attempting suicide, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 21,700 Canadians, including 101 who had been …
Category Archives: Mental Health Awareness
Law to make PTSD a 'presumed' occupational illness for Ontario first …
Legislation that recognizes PTSD as an occupational illness for Ontario first responders has been hailed as a "huge win." Certain types of cancer are already "presumed" to be occupational illnesses for Ontario firefighters, who …
More Young Adults Use Private Insurance for Behavioral Health …
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act extended health insurance coverage to individuals aged 19 to 25 whose parents had employer-sponsored private insurance. Thanks to this extended coverage, more young adults have access …
What to do When Someone is Having a Mental Health Crisis on the …
Consultation services provided to consumers, housing/support systems, mental health providers, and other concerned parties • Assistance with linkage to outpatient mental health services • 5150 evaluation capacity and …
#MindOurFuture: Share Your Mental Health Story | World of …
We're happy to share with you this great new project by our friends over at BringChange2Mind (BC2M), the national organization co-founded by Glenn Close that works to combat stereotypes around mental health. It's called …