Erin Anderssen - The Globe and Mail

Erin Anderssen writes about mental health, social policy and family issues. She is a five-time National Newspaper Award winner, and the co-author of New Canada, a book about young Canadians based on a Globe and Mail series.

Latest articles

‘I wouldn’t touch it’: Iconic Nova Scotia tourist town suffers the stench, foul waters of Lunenburg Harbour August 3 Updated

Some people think they drive better after a joint. The science says otherwise. Here are the facts on driving high August 2 Updated

Girls more negatively affected by social media than boys: survey July 25

Seniors have too much house. Millennials have none. And a business model is born July 19

Cannabis and the adolescent brain: What science knows, and doesn’t know June 29

Right whale sightings prompt temporary closing of East Coast fishing areas May 21

MENTAL HEALTH

Rethinking therapy: How 45 questions can revolutionize mental health care in Canada April 7 Updated

Ontario Liberals offer government-funded child care ahead of election March 27

Ottawa rules out banning, monitoring sexual relationships between MPs, staff members February 26

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

‘Little sexism notebook’ sparks debate in Europe and beyond February 5 Updated

THE COMPASSION DEFICIT

Compassion, a defining feature of humanity, is at a deficit. How can we change that? December 24 Updated

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Analysis

Most mental-health patients don’t get timely psychiatric care in Ontario, study finds December 11

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After #MeToo, is there still a place for a hug or cheek kiss at work? December 6

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Quebec to spend $35-million a year on psychotherapy program December 4

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Sexual harassment commonplace for women on Parliament Hill, MPs say November 10 Updated

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Teaching women to fight back an effective way to reduce sexual assaults: study October 24

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