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Service dogs play vital roles for veterans, but Canada's lack of standards makes travel and access difficult

It is becoming common to see dogs assisting people with their mental health in Canadian communities. Over the past five years, our research lab has been studying the benefits of service dogs for Canadian veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress injuries and other mental health challenges.

The Conversation

911 transcripts reveal chaotic scene as gunman killed 18 people in Maine

The 911 calls flooding into dispatchers as a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, reflect the chaos of the unfolding situation last October

The Independent UK

'We don't know what tomorrow will bring': how climate change is affecting Fijians’ mental health

It’s unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. These include increasing temperatures, more frequent and intense extreme weather events such as bushfires and floods, rising sea levels, and more.

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The U.S. health care system sends women mixed messages about maternal mental health. Change is needed now

Postpartum depression is not the “baby blues.” And the consequences, if left untreated, can be devastating.

Fortune

Concerned about student mental health? How wellness is related to academic achievement

Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic.

The Conversation

Why you shouldn’t let guilt motivate you to exercise

The hardest part of consistently exercising is finding the motivation to do it. But using the wrong type of motivation for your workouts could militate against you – and could even have consequences for your mental health.

The Conversation

Social media posts used to find mental health distress

Scientists have developed a technique that analyses social media posts to detect the early warning signs of mental health distress.

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2023 saw record killings by US police. Who is most affected?

Officers killed at least 1,232 people last year – the deadliest year for homicides by law enforcement in over a decade, data shows

The Guardian - US

"He's very clingy” - What to say to grown-ups who make negative comments and how to protect your kid’s mental health

Protecting children's mental health can cause a generational divide, here's how to be your child's advocate with easy-to-remember replies

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40 Funny Memes That Convey What Your Therapist Would Never Tell You About The Job

Even therapists don't have everything figured out! These funny and relatable memes go a long way to show the challenges that mental health professionals face. The post 40 Funny Memes That Convey What Your Therapist Would Never Tell You About The Job first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Stabbing spree accused refuses to come to court

A Melbourne man accused of stabbing five people in a random series of attacks over the weekend has refused to speak to his lawyer or leave his jail cell.

AAP

New York proposes paid prenatal leave to improve maternal health

Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal for paid prenatal leave in New York aims to improve maternal and infant health, but will it address the underlying factors...

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Three-quarters of gym-goers report boost in mental health, report says

Research also finds that more than half of people who join a gym do so to tackle an illness

The Guardian - UK

Families excluded from support plans in ACT mental health system

There are calls for changes to legislation.

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Labour vows to tackle school absences and ‘broken relationship’ with families

Bridget Phillipson to set out ‘generational challenges’ also including child mental health crisis

The Independent UK

The Maine mass shooter is being tested for CTE. Experts have a message about the results

Katie Hawkinson speaks to experts about the misperceived link between mental illness and violence — and the ongoing fight to end the harmful stigma it fuels

The Conversation

Neighbourhood amenities may have helped youth mental health and stress early in the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, youth as a population group reported some of the largest declines in their mental health compared to other age groups in Canada.

The Guardian - UK

Exercise is the new antidepressant

Of course there is a link between mind and body: mental health is inextricably linked with physical wellbeing

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Do nothing, be creative

Time off is vital for wellbeing; ignoring bodily signals may lead to serious physical and mental health issues

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The week in audio: Fixing Britain With Louise Casey; Self Help; Pet Classics; Colin Murray – review

The inspiring crossbench peer works her way through some of the UK’s biggest problems, while performance artist Scottee takes a close-to-home look at mental health

The Guardian - UK

Headteachers may refuse Ofsted entry due to fears for teachers’ mental health

New chief Sir Martyn Oliver announces pause in visits but schools claim training for inspectors on alleviating stress is not sufficient

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted school inspections to restart on 22 January after mental health training

Watchdog’s chief inspector ordered pause for extra training after death of headteacher Ruth Perry

Salon

Conway questions Trump's "mental health"

"Trump’s criminality, his authoritarianism, and his malignant narcissism and psychopathy inextricably intertwine"

Chicago Sun-Times

Migrants’ mental health in Chicago a looming crisis

Support groups are trying to address obstacles to care that include language barriers and a persistent shortage of mental health workers.

Latin Times

Ricky Rubio and Other Top Elite Athletes Tying Retirement to Mental Health Concerns

A list of notable athletes who have retired and have addressed mental health issues

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