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The toll from service-related mental health challenges is not new, but these impacts—and the need to properly address them—are now coming to light in a significant way, writes Fardous Hosseiny. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | October 6, 2025
On Sept. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced more than $30-million over four years towards strengthening and expanding the existing Integrated Youth Services Network of Networks across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI | October 6, 2025
There can be no health without mental health and substance use health, write Florence Budden and Anthony Esposti, co-chairs of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI | October 6, 2025
There can be no health without mental health and substance use health, write Florence Budden and Anthony Esposti, co-chairs of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. Image courtesy of Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MONIQUE AUFFREY | October 6, 2025
We must balance the potential benefits of AI in mental health care with ethical responsibilities, writes Monique Auffrey, founder and CEO of Uplift Next Level Counselling and Consulting in Calgary. Photograph courtesy of Tomislav Jakupec, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY MONIQUE AUFFREY | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MONIQUE AUFFREY | October 6, 2025
We must balance the potential benefits of AI in mental health care with ethical responsibilities, writes Monique Auffrey, founder and CEO of Uplift Next Level Counselling and Consulting in Calgary. Photograph courtesy of Tomislav Jakupec, Pixabay.com
Opinion | BY LEESA RENéE HALL | October 6, 2025
In the rush for speed, many are seeking a shortcut to therapy. Therapy, however, is not a quick fix, writes Leesa Renée Hall. Photograph courtesy of Ron Lach, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY LEESA RENéE HALL | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY LEESA RENéE HALL | October 6, 2025
In the rush for speed, many are seeking a shortcut to therapy. Therapy, however, is not a quick fix, writes Leesa Renée Hall. Photograph courtesy of Ron Lach, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
Opinion | BY MARION COOPER | October 6, 2025
AI holds enormous potential to strengthen mental health care, if it’s deployed thoughtfully, writes Marion Cooper, president and lead executive officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Photograph courtesy of cottonbro studio, Pexels.com
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 27, 2017
Kelly Huppert, a staff member at Orchard View by the Mississippi, works with residents like Sheila MacIntosh on the memory living floor. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 27, 2017
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 27, 2017
Kelly Huppert, a staff member at Orchard View by the Mississippi, works with residents like Sheila MacIntosh on the memory living floor. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 26, 2017
Prince Harry recently spoke candidly about his mental-health battles, arguing for the importance of speaking openly without fear of stigmatization. Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee photograph courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 26, 2017
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | April 26, 2017
Prince Harry recently spoke candidly about his mental-health battles, arguing for the importance of speaking openly without fear of stigmatization. Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee photograph courtesy of the U.S. Air Force
Opinion | BY LOUISE BRADLEY | March 8, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott has fought to tie federal money sent to the provinces for health care to mental health programming. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY LOUISE BRADLEY | March 8, 2017
Opinion | BY LOUISE BRADLEY | March 8, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott has fought to tie federal money sent to the provinces for health care to mental health programming. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | March 6, 2017
B.C. Premier Christy Clark recently agreed to a health deal with the federal government that includes dedicated funding for mental health. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | March 6, 2017
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | March 6, 2017
B.C. Premier Christy Clark recently agreed to a health deal with the federal government that includes dedicated funding for mental health. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRITNEY DENNISON, JOHN OLIFFE | January 12, 2017
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been emphasizing the need for more funding for mental health services and support. Erica Ngao photograph courtesy of the MaRS Discovery District
Opinion | BY BRITNEY DENNISON, JOHN OLIFFE | January 12, 2017
Opinion | BY BRITNEY DENNISON, JOHN OLIFFE | January 12, 2017
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been emphasizing the need for more funding for mental health services and support. Erica Ngao photograph courtesy of the MaRS Discovery District
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
The department of Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr, middle, says it has a number of projects underway to help veterans and their families with mental health problems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
News | BY DENIS CALNAN | January 9, 2017
The department of Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr, middle, says it has a number of projects underway to help veterans and their families with mental health problems. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been an outspoken advocate of boosting investment into mental health services. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Canada's Minister of Health, Jane Philpott, has been an outspoken advocate of boosting investment into mental health services. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
Mario Dion, chairperson of the IRB, has taken it upon himself to try to improve mental health among staff at the administrative tribunal. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
News | BY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
Mario Dion, chairperson of the IRB, has taken it upon himself to try to improve mental health among staff at the administrative tribunal. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash
Opinion | September 19, 2016
Opinion | September 19, 2016
Opinion | September 19, 2016
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | June 17, 2016
Photograph courtesy of Pexels.
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | June 17, 2016
Opinion | BY ART EGGLETON | June 17, 2016
Photograph courtesy of Pexels.
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 15, 2016
When Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, left, checked into a rehab in December, he received the full support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the time. Mr. O'Regan successfully completed his 40-day rehab in January. Former fisheries minister Hunter Tootoo resigned abruptly on May 31 to seek professional help to address addiction issues. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 15, 2016
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | June 15, 2016
When Liberal MP Seamus O'Regan, left, checked into a rehab in December, he received the full support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the time. Mr. O'Regan successfully completed his 40-day rehab in January. Former fisheries minister Hunter Tootoo resigned abruptly on May 31 to seek professional help to address addiction issues. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | May 9, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott is being called on to ensure more funding for community health care to, among other things, keep children from going to hospitals to deal with mental health issues. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | May 9, 2016
FeatureBY DENIS CALNAN | May 9, 2016
Health Minister Jane Philpott is being called on to ensure more funding for community health care to, among other things, keep children from going to hospitals to deal with mental health issues. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright