As the one-year mark since the declaration of the global coronavirus pandemic arrives, the continuing health crisis is taking a toll on the mental health of those on the front lines. It is a busy afternoon in the ICU at Scarborough General Hospital. There are […]
One year into the coronavirus pandemic, psychotherapist Jane Alway says she — like so many others — has had to adapt to finding creative ways to work in these unprecedented times. “I have spoken to people who, if they live in […]
The WinSport curling bubble is going to be a marathon for athletes taking part in multiple events. While curlers acknowledge they’re lucky to be competing, it’s admittedly a mental grind at times. It’s common for them to enter an event and be […]
As part of Tuesday’s budget, New Brunswick announced a $7 million increase to mental health funding in the province. One mental health advocate called the funding increase positive, but says much more is needed. “This to me is a step in the […]
Possibilities Recovery Centre in Saskatoon treats people during weekday evening sessions Julia Peterson · CBC News · Posted: Mar 14, 2021 12:49 PM CT | Last Updated: March 15 A drug and alcohol recovery program in Saskatoon has been treating people for addictions while […]
MONTREAL — The use of antidepressant medication increased about 17 per cent during the second half of the pandemic in Quebec among girls under the age of 18. The concerning trend began in mid-summer, and intensified at the beginning of […]
Gordon McNeilly says Deacon House is ‘not appropriately maintained’ Tony Davis · CBC News · Posted: Mar 13, 2021 12:57 PM AT | Last Updated: March 14 A Liberal MLA on P.E.I. says there is government neglect in addiction services in the province. “I […]
ByAdam Toy Global NewsPosted March 16, 2021 7:18 pm Karen Gosbee’s husband George died by suicide in 2017. Since then, she joined the City of Calgary’s stewardship group working on a community plan for mental health and addictions, and wrote a […]
Public and political pressure is ramping up as supporters of Pathways Addictions Resource Centre in Penticton, B.C., rally to save it from possible closure. Supporters held a second rally on Sunday. Many shared how the programming and counselling services offered […]
Marguerite Centre planning to offer day programming to women on parole Elizabeth Chiu · CBC News · Posted: Mar 16, 2021 7:32 PM AT | Last Updated: March 17 A Halifax-area treatment centre for women with addiction that is operating at full capacity is trying […]