Stories on mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for every member of society, and perhaps no more than for those working in hospitals, clinics and dispensaries – nurses, security guards, cleaning staff, and doctors to name a few. [ READ MORE ]
The pandemic is worsening the mental health concerns of students in post-secondary schools enrolled in online and hybrid and a study supports this. [ READ MORE ]
The Trudeau government is supporting a Senate amendment to Bill C-7 that would allow people with mental health problems to apply for Medically Assisted Death (MAID); even though, there is pushback from other parties and mental health advocacy organizations. [ READ MORE ]
Spending more time on using social media is associated with negative effects on mental health because of the exposure to bad news, according to a study. [ READ MORE ]
One year since the pandemic started, the COVID-19 virus has brought tremendous fears and worries to many people. [ READ MORE ]
Five-year registered provisional psychologist Stacey Steele, from Medicine Hat, Alta., says practicing good habits enhance our tolerance for stress, which she refers to as our ‘window of tolerance’. [ READ MORE ]
Many businesses that shuttered during COVID-19 have not yet reopened, which has left many people jobless and in a state of mental health vulnerability and financial instability. [ READ MORE ]
Two counsellors give advice on how to deal with the stress and anxiety of not seeing or touching other people for weeks. [ READ MORE ]
Follow the government’s health guidelines if you’re returning to work. Keep your distance and sanitize your surroundings. [ READ MORE ]
During quarantine because of the coronavirus, the community of Sunalta is finding new ways to stay connected with residents. [ READ MORE ]
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