Most people think that the most important part of Parliament Hill is the House of Commons. After all, Question Period is broadcast daily. Clips of ministers and members of Parliament in the House of Commons foyer are regularly aired on television. For journalists on Parliament Hill, the daily scrums are a regular part the day. […] Read more
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Opinion: Why political committees matter
Capital Letters: Canadian farmers share their stories about struggles with mental health
Opinion: Government takes notice of mental health concerns in farming
Farming has long been considered to be among the most dangerous occupations. It’s a profession where long hours are commonplace, financial risk is real and many factors, such as weather are out of a farmer’s control. Combine that with the isolation and loneliness that can sometimes accompany its rural setting and the struggles producers face, […] Read more
Starting mental health conversations
Here are some long-term changes and key subject areas that might indicate a conversation is needed on mental health
Think of your mental health on a scale of one to five. Evaluating how you’re doing over time on a simple scale can provide a measure of mental health. Using such a scale can be helpful when you’re figuring out if a person you know needs some mental health help, said Suzanne Simpson of the […] Read more
Farm service providers to be first to get mental health training
Who do farmers turn to first in a crisis? British farmers in the middle of the Foot and Mouth Disease crisis talked to service providers who understood their situation, studies showed. Mental health advocates in Ontario are looking to train agriculture service providers here on how to identify and talk about mental illness on farms. […] Read more
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