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There is a child suicide epidemic in Canada — why is it being ignored?

There is a child suicide epidemic in Canada — why is it being ignored?

Last summer, an indigenous community asked Health Canada for mental health support and didn't get it. Now two girls are dead and many more across the country are still at risk.

Rachel Giese

Why I told the truth about my sister's suicide

Why I told the truth about my sister's suicide

My sister wrote: “Don’t feel sad, I’m not worth it.” She was so wrong. Depression lies. I have to tell the truth.

Eleni Pinnow

I spent 20 years hiding my depression — now I'm ready to talk

I spent 20 years hiding my depression — now I'm ready to talk

For two decades, Stephanie Reidy was too ashamed to ask for help. It wasn’t until she came out of the mental health closet that she began to heal. Now, she is devoted to helping to break the stigma around mental illness.

Stephanie Reidy

The Word: On Orion, the Grammys, and business tiaras

The Word: On Orion, the Grammys, and business tiaras

Another NASA spacecraft takes flight, this year's contenders for music's biggest honour, and how to feel like a princess at work

Katie Underwood

Four signs you're depressed and how you can overcome it

Four signs you're depressed and how you can overcome it

Robin Williams' suicide is a tragic reminder that depression affects us all. Psychiatrist Valerie Taylor tells us what to watch out for and what to do when it becomes more than "just stress."

Flannery Dean

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