With many parents scrambling to provide their children with a routine and sense of security as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the woman known as the Queen of Country plans to step in to help fill some of…
Tag: Mental Health
Child sexual abuse expected to rise amid COVID-19 pandemic, experts say
Alberta experts in child sexual abuse prevention are predicting an increase in incidents over the coming months. COVID-19 forced the closure of the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch — a non-profit treatment centre near Edmonton for survivors of child sexual…
Health Matters: Dealing with extreme anxiety over COVID-19
Demand for mental health supports is increasing as the coronavirus pandemic triggers anxiety for many. As Su-Ling Goh explains, a local counselling centre says calls have nearly doubled in the past couple of weeks and Alberta Health Services has also…
Coronavirus: 5 tips to find the best mental health tools online
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across Canada, so, too, has anxiety and stress related to the pandemic. Related News Kaitlin O’Toole, an occupational therapist from the University of Alberta, says that now more than ever,…
‘Dumb,’ ‘stupid’ and ‘lazy’ replay in mind of ex-NHLer with dyslexia
Former Stanley Cup champion and dyslexia advocate Brent Sopel, 43, says three words still replay in his head daily — dumb, stupid and lazy. Related News Dyslexia is a condition that makes it difficult to read, write and spell. Fifteen…
Health Matters: March 3
March 3 2020 10:27pm In Tuesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh tells us about a study looking at depression in the last months of pregnancy, how a local organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse needs your help and…
Alberta funding Blood Tribe addiction beds, more police officers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2020 4:48 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ STAND OFF, Alta. – The Alberta government is giving money to the Blood Tribe in…
Why teens self-harm and what you can do to help
February 13 2020 6:55pm As a parent, it’s difficult to see your child hurt – now imagine the pain of child deliberately hurting themselves. An Alberta psychologist warns self harm is on the rise. Laurel Gregory explains what you can…
How journal writing can help your child’s mental health
“Amanda and me went to the park.” That is the entirety of my very first journal entry. Riveting, isn’t it? As simple as my first entry was, in the years to come journal writing would offer a strong foundation to…
Canadians willing to take new job for less pay if it means more mental health support: study
A new survey suggests most Canadians would be willing to leave their job for one that paid less if it meant having better access to mental health support at work. The poll from Morneau Shepell, released on Tuesday, looked at…