B.C. health workers get easier access to mental health compensation
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
B.C. Minister of Labour Harry Bains says the change will protect health-care workers from being re-traumatized Continue reading
Stress
Quebec scientist discovers new link between stress and depression
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The research could be the breakthrough that leads to better treatment for those suffering from depression. Continue reading
Managing stress may improve oral health, says Nova Scotia Dental Association
The report says that although stress can be naturally occurring, excessive stress can lead to unhealthy habits, including poor oral hygiene. Continue reading
Therapy dogs to relieve passenger stress at Toronto’s Pearson airport
It says the dogs can be recognized by their red and white St. John Ambulance bandanas, and will be accompanied by handlers wearing blue Pearson airport vests. Continue reading
Study finds Nova Scotia’s early childhood educators feel ‘unappreciated and underpaid’
The study says that 82 per cent of the employers who responded indicated they had trouble recruiting and retaining qualified staff in the past year. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show recap: Sharing stress
We may not realize it but stress is contagious and on this week’s episode of The Super Awesome Science Show, we find out how this happens. Continue reading
Professional organizer offers tips to cleaning your space for the new year
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
With a newly organized space you can give yourself a clean start to 2019. Continue reading
Cuddling: A growing form of therapy
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It’s a form of therapy that make some people a little uncomfortable. But for a growing number it’s a powerful form of healing. Cuddle therapy is a helping people find a sense of human connection they don’t often get in the chaos of busy lives. Continue reading
Home for the holidays: Avoid feeling overwhelmed this holiday season
By Minna Rhee Reporter
Overspending and maxing out the credit card this time of the year can be a cyclical habit – that will end with more stress every time. Continue reading
University of Alberta students get in touch with well-being, mental health through WellTrack app
WellTrack allows students to create an account then access personalized resources, relaxation exercises, mood-tracking tools and coping strategies to help change thoughts and behaviours. Continue reading