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  • Global News: Experiencing loneliness can be as deadly as smoking

    Straight Up Health’s Clinical Director, Jake Ernst, talks with Global News about how experiencing loneliness can be as deadly as smoking. Rates of loneliness are up, and friendships are down as Jake explains to Global’s Katherine Ward.

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  • The Huffington Post: How The Pandemic-Stressed Teens I Work With Got Their Sleep Back On Track

    In an insightful article published on 'OPINION CORONAVIRUS', Julia Glowinski, our registered social worker at Straight Up Health specializing in sleep counselling, explores the toll of the pandemic on teenagers' mental health and sleep patterns.

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  • Global News: Coronavirus: Social circle limitations can take a toll on mental health, experts say

    Straight Up Health’s Dr. Elyse Dubo joins Global News to share strategies for coping as Toronto’s top doctor urges people to limit social interactions. As Katherine Ward reports, many are struggling with missing loved ones, and Dr. Dubo offers insight

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  • CTV News: Suicide second leading cause of death among Canadian children: study

    A new report names suicide the second leading cause of death among Canadian youth. CTV’s Heather Wright speaks with Straight Up Health’s Jake Ernst, MSW RSW, who urges parents to check in regularly with their kids.

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  • Cat & Nat Podcast: Talking to Your Kids About Sexuality & Gender Identity with Jake Ernst

    What do you say when your kid asks about being gay? If you’ve ever struggled to talk about sexual orientation or gender identity, Jake Ernst from Straight Up Health shares his lived experience and offers guidance for open, inclusive conversations.

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Press Inquiries

We’re available for interviews, panel discussions, guest contributions, and media commentary on topics including:

  • Youth mental health trends

  • Parent burnout and boundary setting

  • Proactive care models

  • Navigating therapy with teens

  • Building wellbeing cultures in schools and workplaces

Contact: hailey@straightuphealth.ca

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