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Dr. Eileen de Villa, Dr. James Makokis, Dr. Notisha Massaquoi, and Michel Rodrigue at the Diverse Dialogues event.

#ChatSafe guidelines for young people show how to safely discuss self-harm and suicide online.

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Why I keep naloxone at work.

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Online mental health support is breaking down barriers. We look at the potential of artificial intelligence and strategies for avoiding the pitfalls.

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Tackling Teen Tech Addiction

As schools take on tech giants, experts weigh in on the broader implications of excessive screen time on youth mental health.

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Remix Your Therapy

Hip hop as a therapeutic approach to building bridges with youth.

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Best of The Catalyst 2023

Top reads worth revisiting from the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s magazine.

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988 Launches in Canada

The easy-to-remember three-digit number for suicide crises means that people in need of immediate support can call or text for help.

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Mental Health at Work — It Matters

How to start the conversation

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Exploring the impact, resources, and strategies for suicide prevention

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Is It Time to Decolonize Therapy?

Author Dr. Jennifer Mullan’s new book takes a critical look at care

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Mental Health and Justice — A Call to Action

Getting started on a new plan for meaningful change

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If it’s just not working, then don’t ghost. Name your needs.

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Aging without support is becoming more prevalent for older people in Canada. How can we stem the tide? A look at inclusive aging during Loneliness Awareness Week

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Imagining Accessible Work

Future directions for disability inclusion

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Care for Health-Care Workers

A long-time nurse reaches out to other health professionals to foster an open dialogue about stigma around mental health

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The Dread in Your Head

It’s also around you: storms, fires, catastrophe — the intersections between climate and mental health — and what you can do about it.

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