Tag: mental health
A network of support, amid tragic loss for first responders
Since Nov. 15, five public safety workers in Michigan have died by suicide. One northern Michigan firefighter is among those trying to help fellow first responders deal with mental health issues.
Baranyai: Too often, consequences mistaken for censorship
This fall, a social worker in Yukon temporarily was stripped of her professional registration in B.C. for endorsing conspiracy theories.
Fares: Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption
Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits.
‘The Bug Man’ loved insect tees. They’re now being sold to help good causes
When world-renowned London scientist and teacher Jeremy McNeil died in July, he left more than 600 bug t-shirts.
Equine therapy: Horses help Michigan youth cope with mental health crises
Connecting with a horse creates a ‘more welcoming’ atmosphere for adolescents than traditional therapy, one expert says. It can help young people learn how to overcome fears and communicate more effectively….
Stay home, get better: London hospitals push virtual care for some patients
Londonâs hospitals are making a push to bring some outpatient appointments in-home.Â
Grey-Bruce’s 25th opioid alert of 2024 issued; another fatality reported
Grey Bruce Public Health has issued an opioid alert for the 25th time in 2024 after, over a recent 24-hour period, there were three suspected drug poisonings, including one fatality. The local health unit issued the alert to its community partners and people who use unregulated substances on Tuesday after receiving notification of the suspected […]
SOS program creating mobile medical clinic in former ambulance
The program that responds to the health and wellness needs of Grey County’s most vulnerable citizens is becoming more agile with the addition of its own designated vehicle. The Supportive Outreach Services program has received a decommissioned ambulance from Brightshores Health System, which is being outfitted as a mobile medical clinic for the team. Francesca Dobbyn, […]
One year in, signs of promise and progress at London’s ‘House of Hope’
Statistics from the first year suggest that highly supportive housing changes the lives of even the most troubled people living on London’s streets and make the streets themselves safer for everyone.