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'I've lost friends to suicide,' Aglukkaq confides after mental health roundtable
In a personal disclosure illustrating the long reach of mental illness, Canada's health minister said Tuesday that she has lost "a number of friends" to suicide.

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:56:09 -0700

Mental health failings hold up court cases
Just one in seven crime-related psychiatric assessments is completed on time in Queensland, holding up potential court proceedings.

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:29:05 -0700

Mental health: Aglukkaq says deal with stigma before focusing on funding
OTTAWA - Canada needs to deal with the stigma surrounding mental health issues before it can go on to tackle funding questions, says federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq.

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:28 -0700

Oregon Mental Health Worker Fatally Stabbed While Delivering Medication
Jennifer Warren Was Killed Sunday During a Sheduled Home Visit to a Patient

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:23:03 -0700

Removing mental health stigma bigger priority than funding: health minister
Canada needs to deal with the stigma surrounding mental health issues before it can tackle funding questions, says Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:16:36 -0700