Youth Mental Health Crisis: Ontario Minister Highlights Key to Curbing Opioid Epidemic
2025-01-31

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Ontario's associate minister of mental health and addictions stresses the importance of addressing youth mental health issues to prevent the opioid epidemic. By providing better support and treatment for young people, the province aims to reduce the number of individuals entering the opioid crisis. Effective mental health services, including counselling and therapy, can help mitigate the risk of addiction and substance abuse. This proactive approach focuses on early intervention and prevention, tackling the root causes of addiction and promoting a healthier future for Ontario's youth, particularly in the context of the ongoing mental health crisis and opioid epidemic.