Stories on mental health
City
Pandemic creates mental health crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in disagreements that tore families apart, according to one Calgary registered provisional psychologist.
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Mental Health
Entertainment
The dark side of being an international student – homesickness
‘I have experienced homesickness for almost a year.’ Some students travel far from home for higher studies [ READ MORE ]
Life
Cats cry crisis as student owners return to in-person classes
Pandemic pets are struggling to adjust as their owners spend more time away from home. [ READ MORE ]
Mental Health
SAIT’s student development and counselling centre services
SAIT’s student development and counselling centre provide services to maintain the mental and physical health of students. [ READ MORE ]
Mental Health
Centre for Suicide Prevention providing materials, training to Alberta pharmacies
Pharmacies in Alberta can now receive suicide prevention materials and LifeWorks START training as part of a new initiative promoted by the Center for Suicide Prevention. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Issues of access for substance abuse support in Lethbridge
How lessening accessibility to supports for substance abuse disorders effects a community when dealing with addiction and mental health issues, as exemplified in Lethbridge, Alberta. [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
SAIT to update IT programs due to accelerated demands within industry
With the changing demands of the IT industry, SAIT plans to modernize and streamline its IT programs with several large changes set to be put in place in the next couple of years to keep up with industry demands. [ READ MORE ]
Mental Health
Alcohol consumption increases during pandemic
According to a study published through the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 1 in 5 reported drinking more alcohol during the Covid-19 lockdowns. [ READ MORE ]
Life
PALS at SAIT returns after a year of isolation
Business administration students at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) brought therapy dogs and their owners back to campus after a year-long break due to COVID-19 complications. [ READ MORE ]
City
Who is looking after the health of first respondents?
Taking care of the mental health of health workers in Alberta. [ READ MORE ]