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Government Shouldn’t Play Favourites with Mental Health Resources
Wellness Together is a short term mental health program fully funded by the federal government—but rarely promoted by the province. Why?
Kristi Allan
June 24, 2022
# mental health
Letters
On sexual violence, gender oppression and mental health
"People feel that they can't safely disclose to anyone the violence that they have experienced and repress it, try to live with it, internalize it,…
admin
June 14, 2015
It Takes All Kinds
Waterford Hospital: Closing since 1971
"The lunatics of 2015...will be digging no more trenches because those who are responsible for the health and well-being of the people of this province…
Mark Gruchy
May 7, 2015
Uncategorized
The disease of stigma and the power of discernment
A reflection on the power of mindfulness and compassion in unravelling the complex nature of stigma around mental health
Erin Piatt
March 12, 2015
It Takes All Kinds
Nothing can stop us now
A sea change in the province's mental health movement indicates unprecedented momentum
Mark Gruchy
February 4, 2015
News
Grassroots movement lays path for mental health justice
The House of Assembly proceedings of Jan. 21 weren’t only a win for democracy, they were a victory for the thousands province wide who don’t…
Justin Brake
February 2, 2015
News
2014: Newfoundland & Labrador ‘Year in Review’
We need a 'bigger picture' perspective if we're to achieve the large scale change we desperately need. The Independent was there to cover the stories…
Justin Brake
January 16, 2015
It Takes All Kinds
Mental health and Christmas
The trouble with expectations
Mark Gruchy
December 22, 2014
Lassie Bread and Roses
Best gift to yourself? Self-care!
Taking care of yourself is important, especially during these cold, darker months of the year.
Tessa Dubeau
December 18, 2014
It Takes All Kinds
Short, tragic… meaningful
Ashley Smith: What the death of one means to many
Mark Gruchy
December 17, 2014
Gadfly
Why I am wearing a white poppy for Remembrance Day
The Peace Pledge Union asks people to wear a white poppy to symbolize their commitment to working for “the removal of all causes of war.”…
Robin Whitaker
November 10, 2014
News
Fixing NL’s “broken” mental healthcare system
Groups launch Community Coalition for Mental Health in St. John's, call for government action and a strategy to deal with province's mental health crisis
Justin Brake
October 18, 2014
Uncategorized
“Asks” for improved mental health and mental illness prevention and services in NL
Dozens of people affected by mental health and mental illness took to the stage Oct. 15 at Holy Heart Auditorium in St. John's to share…
Justin Brake
October 18, 2014
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