Why the Opioid Crisis Is Rooted in the Housing Crisis
A prevalent narrative asserts that the tents, the despair, the not waking up are about mental illness and addiction. That narrative crumbles after the first questions
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Does Journalling Actually Improve Mental Health?
Writing down your thoughts can be helpful. But getting the perfect notebook isn’t a substitute for professional care
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As a Therapist, I Know What’s Breaking Couples Up
How relationships come to an end and the scourge of the smartphone
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People Waiting for Trial Keep Dying in Prison. Can Our Corrections System Be Fixed?
Arrested for shoplifting and theft, TJ McConnell was jailed in the Edmonton Remand Centre. Four months later, he was dead
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Why Are So Many Psychiatric Patients Forcibly Detained and Treated?
Governments and treatment providers don’t want to publicly expose “the dark heart” of our mental health system, experts say
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Why We Made Fewer Memories during the Pandemic
Monotony and anxiety wrought havoc on our brains. Can we bounce back?
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The Mental Health Crisis on the Other End of the Phone
Remote work has transformed the already challenging overnight shift for crisis hotline operators into a deeply lonely one
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Who Gets to Be Mentally Ill?
Today, people talk about seeing a therapist like they’re going to the dentist. But our compassion around mental health still excludes the people who need it most
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I Spent My Life Avoiding Thrills. Then My Son Discovered Roller Coasters
What have I missed out on because I’ve mistaken someone else’s fear for my own good sense?
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