Mental Health Archives

Enaya AbdElGaber studies political science at Memorial University. She says the pandemic made her miss her home, Egypt, even more. Submitted photo

Homesickness very real during pandemic

April 9, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Travel restrictions and lockdowns force many to take longer breaks from visiting home.

People with mental illness in N.L. waiting up to two years for psychiatric care

April 1, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, the province has the country’s longest wait times for mental health care. This is causing patients to wait more than a year to receive psychiatric treatment.

The CMHA-NL is located on Topsail Road in St. John's. John Dinn from the CMHA-NL says mental illness is a taboo for many older adults. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker

Ageism persists in the midst of isolation caused by COVID-19: experts

March 25, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Social isolation, loss of independence and ageism impact the well-being of older adults, say a social work professor and a mental health coordinator.

‘It affects us monthly’: Veterinarians address mental health

March 22, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Causes and solutions for vets’ mental health problems and high suicide rates still being researched.

The negative effects of social media

March 22, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

Social media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family. But, constantly seeing people’s best versions of themselves can affect one’s mental health. Thandi O’Grady/Kicker

Rebecca Gifford from Clarke's Beach, NL, studies social wrok at Memorial University. She says it's important not to define people by their mental illness. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker

Words that hurt

February 4, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.

Post-winter blues hit harder in midst of global pandemic

January 29, 2021 Josh Hodder 0

Seasonal Affective Disorder is an issue that Newfoundlanders deal with every year, and COVID19 has made the issue much larger. Josh Hodder Kicker

Keeping close while social distancing with online therapy

December 15, 2020 James Piercey 0

For two mental health professionals, COVID-19 has posed problems. But they’ve found solutions. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for mental health services has increased Counsellors Valerie St-Gelais and Dr. Betty […]

Integrated Care Hub moves into permanent location amid criticism

November 13, 2020 Anna Stafford 0

A new hub of services for those experiencing homelessness and addiction has found a permanent location in Kingston, but nearby residents have expressed concern.

New reality, new lessons

October 15, 2020 Kyle Curtis 1

Learning from home is causing students to be stressed out.