A report on youth suicide prevention in New Brunswick Indigenous communities is calling for provincial legislation that would recognize and support Indigenous languages and for more mental health funding. The report released Tuesday called “No Child Left Behind” makes 13 recommendations — […]
Once again, Global Okanagan and the Canadian Mental Health Association, have come together to bring you a week of Mental Health Matters daily features on Global Okanagan newscasts. “It’s no secret. Canadians are really struggling with their mental health right now,” […]
Opinion: This summer’s events affect the mental health and well-being of many people throughout the province. There are things we can do to steady ourselves, including asking for helpAuthor of the article:Sheila Malcolmson and Jonny MorrisPublishing date:Aug 20, 2021 • August 20, 2021 • 3 minute read • Join the […]
A new Union Gospel Mission building in the Downtown Eastside will offer 165 beds to women and children, a daycare, and a 24/7 drop-in space for women needing respite.Author of the article:Lori CulbertPublishing date:Aug 06, 2021 • August 6, 2021 • 7 minute read • Join […]
Oake family established addictions treatment centre to honour late son who died of overdose in 2011 CBC News · Posted: Aug 22, 2021 4:27 PM CT | Last Updated: August 23 The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre opened its doors to the public […]
‘The more children can play with each other and be natural with each other, the better it is for them’ Arturo Chang · CBC News · Posted: Aug 25, 2021 8:03 PM AT | Last Updated: August 26 The easing of COVID-related restrictions across […]
Canadians have reported negative levels of mental health for the 16th consecutive month since April 2020 in comparison to their overall pre-pandemic benchmark, according to LifeWorks’ monthly Mental Health Index. This past July, the overall Mental Health Index score was a -10.1 in […]
‘It’s designed for people who don’t really know what they want to do or don’t really know what they can do’ Sheehan Desjardins · CBC News · Posted: Jun 14, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: June 14 For years a charity in […]
Nova Scotia’s Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre says separate facilities help everyone get sober Jon Tattrie · CBC News · Posted: Jun 14, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: June 14 The photo gallery for Nova Scotia’s Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre showed […]
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Global News A group of volunteers took to the streets of Calgary’s Beltline community on Saturday to clean the area and offer outreach services. Jessica Kennedy has been sober for nearly two years. The Calgary woman’s battle […]