Canada Takes Historic Step in Mental Health Care by Legalizing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for People with Mental Illnesses

Jamie Hairston
15 min readOct 7, 2023

Trigger Warning: Discussion of Suicide and Mental Health

Note: This article contains discussions about suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, professional help is essential. Scroll to the bottom of the article for resources available in the U.S. and Canada for immediate assistance.

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Jamie Hairston

Jamie is a former addiction counselor who now writes fiction about substance abuse and mental health issues.