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Freezing the mental health stigma
Two St. John’s hockey coaches have started an awareness campaign in memory of their high school teammate.
Mental Illness
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‘Eating disorders aren’t linear’
“Once you have it, it will be with you for the rest of your life” […]
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Ageism persists in the midst of isolation caused by COVID-19: experts
Social isolation, loss of independence and ageism impact the well-being of older adults, say a social work professor and a mental health coordinator.
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‘It affects us monthly’: Veterinarians address mental health
Causes and solutions for vets’ mental health problems and high suicide rates still being researched.
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Words that hurt
When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.
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Peter Hiscock’s late-in-life career change
Peter Hiscock always struggled with mental illness, but got a new start and a new outlook mid-life. James Grudic Kicker Many people can feel stuck in a job that they don’t enjoy, but Peter Hiscock […]
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Breaking the stigma of men’s mental health
The dialogue about men’s mental issues still needs work, but there’s a glimmer of hope.
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Monitoring the province’s children to ‘create better overall wellness’
New government committee aims to create a ‘set of indicators of future mental health and addictions issues.’ Andrew Waterman Kicker
Lifestyles
Local business opens doors to support Mental Health Week
Mental health workers were at local business Bread Milk and Honey to kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week.