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Public Health Canada releases new national mental health strategy
Public Health Canada unveiled a new national mental health strategy focused on youth, rural communities, and Indigenous peoples, emphasizing early intervention and access to digital supports.
On March 26, 2026 Public Health Canada launched a comprehensive national mental health strategy aimed at reducing suicide rates and improving mental wellness across all age groups. The strategy prioritizes youth, rural and remote communities, and Indigenous peoples, expanding access to culturally appropriate services and digital mental health tools. It includes increased funding for community-based programs, crisis lines, and school-based mental health supports while integrating Indigenous knowledge and self-determination approaches. The plan also strengthens surveillance, research, and workforce training to support early intervention and prevention across provinces and territories.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 08:43 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 08:43 UTC
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