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The federal government announced additional funding Monday to support mental health services for youth. The move is as part of a national program meant to help minors who are struggling. As Phil Carpenter reports, front line workers say the funds will help them face the growing needs in their community.

Emily Jenkins from the Canadian Centre for Innovation in Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use speaks with Global News Morning about ‘Anchoring Change’, a new framework that recommends starting substance-use education as early as kindergarten.

Many mental health problems can emerge during adolescence as the brain undergoes major changes. Leticia Gracia, with the George Hull Centre for Children and Families joins Ross Hull to discuss how to best support youth and make them more resilient.

Federal Liberals are moving toward setting 16 as the minimum age for social media use in Canada. Delegates passed a non-binding resolution at the Liberal convention this weekend in Montreal, shifting responsibility onto social media platforms to enforce the limit amid growing concerns over youth mental health.

A warning, this next story contains discussion of suicide. Hundreds gathered at Angrignon Park Sunday for a walk aimed at raising awareness about youth mental health. The event was part of a nationwide effort to fund programs supporting young people in crisis, while also highlighting what experts say is a worsening situation. Phil Carpenter has...

Canada is moving toward tougher rules around young people’s use of social media and AI chatbots. The federal government has tabled legislation aimed at protecting youth from some of the most addictive features built into platforms like Instagram and TikTok, joining a growing number of countries exploring age-based restrictions online. Supporters argue limits could help...

United Way’s All in for Youth is celebrating 10 years of helping Edmonton students graduate, providing wrap around supports that include mentorship, school lunches, tutoring and mental health services. United Way president and CEO Rob Yager and Ttchtchara, who benefited from the programs, shared details with Global News Morning Edmonton.

Children’s Mental Health Week takes place during the first week of May to raise awareness around the emotional and psychological wellbeing of youth in Canada. Leticia Gracia, with the George Hull Centre for Children and Families, joins Ross Hull for a discussion on the role prevention can play in combating mental health issues.

WATCH: As Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of exploring a social media ban for children under 16, experts say it is unclear whether it would address mental health concerns among youth.

Pink Shirt Day shines a light on the fight against bullying, but for many students, the struggle is ongoing. YouthSpeak is bringing real conversations into schools by training young people who have experienced bullying and other mental health challenges to share their stories with peers. Speakers Carson Bohdi and Pratheep Charlsjanthan join Jaden Lee-Lincoln to...

Pink Shirt Day shines a light on the fight against bullying, but for many students, the struggle is ongoing. YouthSpeak is bringing real conversations into schools by training young people who have experienced bullying and other mental health challenges to share their stories with peers. Speakers Carson Bohdi and Pratheep Charlsjanthan join Jaden Lee-Lincoln to...

Representative for Children and Youth, Jennifer Charlesworth, speaks with Global’s Jordan Armstrong about her concerns regarding the provincial government’s new guidelines in the Mental Health Act, when it comes to committing youth to involuntary care.

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The province is providing new guidance on interpreting the Mental Health Act, when it comes to involuntary care for youth. While the guidance will give more power to physicians and family members, some worry it could deter youth from seeking help. Taya Fast reports.

A movement in Canada is calling for a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16. Unplugged Canada argues that platforms like TikTok and Snapchat are harming youth mental health. Robin Sherk, spokesperson for Unplugged Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss what this proposal could mean for Canadian families, government regulation, and children’s online...

These days, everyone is online, often for hours a day, and that very much includes children. But like everything, that comes with risk. So how can we make sure youth mental health is protected? And at what point should parents start to be concerned? Caitlin Ebbers, a registered psychologist and manager of the “core program”...

New research has found Black adolescents with mental distress are less likely to use mental health services than their White peers. The study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal looked at more than 12,000 middle and high school students across Ontario. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mon. Sept. 8,...

As students go back to school, a new report has found bullying and poverty are on the rise among Canadian children. The report from Raising Canada says more than 70% of Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced bullying in the last year. Amandalina Letterio has this story and more in Health...

Bryan Goehringer and Ania Basak from Wood’s Homes joined Global News Morning to share how they support youth mental health and why the upcoming Never Give Up Gala is critical to their mission.

Founder and CEO of Children First Canada Sara Austin speaks to Global’s Antony Robart about challenges youth face, including bullying, poverty, and mental health.