Calgary psychologist suggests ways to combat the winter blues
By Bindu Suri Anchor
During what feels like a never-ending winter, it’s easy for some to feel isolated and depressed. Continue reading
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Kelowna RCMP test pilot project using animals to reduce work stress
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
It’s the first of its kind pilot project being tested out in Kelowna to determine whether therapy dogs can help reduce stress at the Kelowna RCMP detachment. Continue reading
Peer support group helps London police cope with tough calls
The peer support group is an informal network of 30 members, uniform and civilian, who act as a friendly ear and are available when someone is triggered later down the road. Continue reading
Being stressed out behind the wheel can affect everyone around you
Stress on the road can lead to dangerous driving, distraction and road rage. Continue reading
Another casualty of Metro Vancouver’s brutal housing market? Your health
By Sara Hyde Producer
Metro Vancouver families are struggling to keep a roof over their head, and it is taking a toll on our health. Continue reading
Stress can make a dream job into a nightmare: here’s how you can cope
One quarter of Canadians say they have been so stressed they’ve quit a job. Continue reading
What stress can do to your brain during the holiday season
Everyone knows the holiday season can get very hectic. But what many people don’t know is that the stress could affect your brain. Continue reading
Grind your teeth at night? What it could mean and how to stop it
About eight per cent of Canadians grind their teeth at night, and it could be leading to other health problems, experts say. Continue reading
Dog brought in to help Alberta paramedics work through job stress
Alberta Health Services says it has enlisted a three-year-old black Labrador retriever to help responders overcome psychological job stress. Continue reading
Over 50% of Winnipeggers are stressed about personal finances: Report
The Winnipeg Foundation released a report Thursday offering a glimpse into the lives of Winnipeggers. Continue reading
