Trauma

• Desmond inquiry: Veterans Affairs refusing to disclose review to fatality inquiry

  The provincial fatality inquiry has been told by federal lawyers the review is beyond the inquiry's terms of reference -- an assertion that raises questions.

  Canada

  Apr 20
• ‘There’s no rhyme or reason’: Nova Scotia struggles with mass killings, one year later

  As a dreadful anniversary approaches this weekend, Nova Scotians are struggling to measure progress in their mental health.

  Canada

  Apr 15
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• ‘Strength isn’t what you carry’: Black women open up about mental health

  As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the topic of mental health to the forefront, conversations about mental health in the Black community are vital and women are speaking up.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 7
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• Chinook Sexual Assault Centre launches campaign for child advocacy centre

  The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge is looking to open the Chinook Child Advocacy Centre sometime next year.

  Health

  Dec 10, 2020
• N.S. first responders launch education site on trauma amid year of COVID, violence

  The site offers resources designed for paramedics, firefighters, police officers and health services workers to help them manage the toll of the trauma they experience at work.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
• ‘This is a silent epidemic’: Child abuse survivors work to start supportive retreat in the Shuswap

  Crystal Wood and her family gave up their city lives to move to a 33-acre farm in Salmon Arm and build a retreat that she hopes will help other survivors of child sexual abuse.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2020
• London, Ont., group seeks legislative changes in response to graphic anti-abortion flyers

  The group says its goal is to prevent the graphic anti-abortion images from being seen by children and vulnerable people.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• Lethbridge Police Service to launch high-tech employee wellness app with world-leading company

  More than 40 educational resources will be available on the app, including tools to deal with depression, alcohol, family support, financial fitness and sleep.

  Tech

  Nov 5, 2020
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• ICUs in Edmonton hospitals filling up, but not only because of COVID-19

  Intensive care units in Edmonton are filling up, and it's not just COVID-19 contributing to the increase in occupancy.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2020
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• Moose Jaw paramedic, musician shines light on mental health in new song

  Moose Jaw paramedic Nicholas Hennink addresses the impact of social isolation in a song.

  Health

  Jul 11, 2020