Tag: mental health
Local students will learn mindfulness, stress-busting tips as school starts
The Thames Valley’s 82,000 students will spend the first few days of this school year learning emotional skills that will set them up for a better learning experience after enduring two years of COVID-related interrupted learning, officials say.
Western University rolls out program to support mental health, well-being of employees
Western University is putting in place a program to assist with mental health issues, which account for almost half of long-term disabilities among faculty and staff, according to a year-end report.
Kids Help Phone to begin offering services to Afghan, Ukrainian youth
The federal government is investing $2 million to expand a program that allows young newcomers to get remote access to mental health supports.
City musicians gather to give support and bring awareness to mental health
It’s not unusual for people to put on their favourite music to lift or soothe their spirit.
10 short-term ‘crisis stabilization’ beds added amid surge in calls for help
Ten new beds built to help those in the middle of a mental health or addictions crisis will help keep Londoners from drowning in the maze of social services when they need immediate support, community leaders say.