depression

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52. Simon died Monday night in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario, a spokesperson for the NHL Players’ Association who has been in touch with the late forward’s agent, said Tuesday. Simon died by suicide, his family said Wednesday. Simon’s family blamed his death on CTE, the degenerative […]

A Saskatoon-based company is looking at the possibility of cannabis as a treatment for mental health issues. ZYUS Life Sciences has formed a partnership with a University of Saskatchewan research team to begin the process with pre-trial study. The 18-month study will establish a baseline foundation for clinical trials. ZYUS President C-E-O Brent Zettl says […]

For some, it’s a magical time of year with the sparkling lights and the spirit of goodwill, but not for everyone. The holiday season, whether it’s Christmas or Hanukkah or any other celebration, may only amplify the feelings of loneliness and depression for some people. Michelle Buglas, a manager with the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Mental […]