‘We don’t always want money,’ says homeless artist
“Be nice. Be kind. Don’t look at us like we’re a piece of dirt. We don’t mean any harm,” says ...
Tag: mental health
New Brunswick needs to double addictions and mental health care spending
Mental health refers to a person's psychological and emotional well-being which may be negatively impacted under various circumstances. The COVID-19 ...
‘I would like them to wonder’: Drawings of schizophrenia
In Isaac’s Way Restaurant hangs a drawing full of words, numbers, and cartoonish faces. The faces spin, baring their teeth ...
Suspected overdose death prompts renewed calls for harm reduction, safe supply
A young man died last week in Sackville from a suspected overdose. The Southeast District RCMP responded to a 911 ...
“To see that my elders and traditional knowledge keepers are being heard”: STU Mi’kmaq-Maliseet social work students host social action fair in Sackville
Students in the Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Social Work program at St. Thomas University (STU) showcased their work and passions at a Social ...
Chantel Moore was killed one year ago today and nothing has changed
June 4th marks the one year anniversary of the death of Chantel Moore, who was killed at the hands of ...
Board member’s “understanding of mental health and addictions directly contradicts Horizon Health’s approach to treatment”
Dear Hon. Hugh Flemming, We support Metepenagiag First Nation Chief Bill Ward’s call for Cathy Carnahan to be removed from ...
Flooding highlights support system disparities in rural New Brunswick
Recent flooding attributed to climate change has both devastated and drawn together communities along the Wolastoq (St. John River). Social ...
Feeling the climate crisis: How our unknown future is affecting our mental health
The climate crisis has become a part of our everyday lives. For some of us, this means being confronted with ...
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