Mental health problems linked with increased violence in Calgary

Mental health problems linked with increased violence in Calgary

April 11, 2023 7:08 pm MST.

Stabbings and shootings have Calgarians concerned and some advocates say mental health issues is at the root of the issue. Silvia Naranjo reports.

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