Toronto – Young people are facing new and complex challenges. And that can have a real affect on their mental health. Our government is committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent young people from accessing mental health services, and to ensure young Canadians can find support, guidance and hope. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate …
Quebec – Over $86M being spent to reduce substance-use harms and prevent overdoses. Canada is facing one of the most serious public health crises in its history – the toxic illegal drug and overdose crisis. That’s why the governments of Quebec and Canada are joining forces to tackle this public health crisis, notably through prevention, harm reduction, treatment and rehabilitation …
Ottawa – Everyone will experience pain at some point in their lives, but for one in five Canadians, pain is a part of daily life. This week is National Pain Awareness Week in Canada. A time to raise awareness, show compassion towards people living with pain, and address stigma related to this chronic health condition. Since chronic pain remains largely …
Thunder Bay – Youth dating violence can have long-lasting health and social consequences, including physical injury, mental health impacts, higher-risk of substance use and difficulties in future relationships. The Government of Canada is committed to providing the support to help youth develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, …
Ottawa – Black communities in Canada continue to face significant barriers to accessing mental health services and supports, including the cost of care, a history of negative experiences related to bias, and overall lack of culturally representative and responsive mental health professionals. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, is launching an open call …
Alberta – Youth dating violence can have long-lasting health and social consequences, including physical injury, mental health impacts, higher-risk of substance use and difficulties in future relationships. The Government of Canada is committed to providing the support to help youth develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …
Ottawa – Ya`ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, said: “Our national Pharmacare plan has now become law. This means we’re one step closer to making sure Canadians have access to the life-saving diabetes medications and contraceptives they need for free.“ Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, received Royal Assent recently, making prescription contraceptives accessible …
Ottawa, ON | Health Canada No community has been left untouched by the toxic drug and overdose crisis. Its tragic impacts are felt among friends, families and neighbours. Too many Canadians have lost their lives to this public health crisis. Canada’s approach is focused on providing access to a full continuum of health care services and leveraging every tool at …
Ottawa – This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight that everyone’s experience with mental illness is unique. Almost all of us have been affected by mental illness, either directly or through the experiences of our family, friends or colleagues. This year’s theme, “Access For All: Time for Action, Time for Change,” is a reminder that we …
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada deserves a health system that provides each of us with access to the services we need, when and where we need them. The availability and types of mental health and substance use supports can vary across Canada, which can lead to inconsistencies in quality and accessibility. To help address this challenge, Health Canada commissioned the …
