Suggestions on how to improve mental health this holiday season
Editor’s note: Dr. Joe Burley is a psychiatrist who works with the Prince Edward County Family Health Team. A Picton native who now commutes regularly from Kingston to his office at…
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Caring for our mental health during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
Editor’s note: Dr. Joe Burley is a psychiatrist who works with the Prince Edward County Family Health Team. A Picton native who now commutes regularly from Kingston to his office at…
Living and coping with grief and loss in everyday life focus of workshop
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER While most of the focus on the subject of grief/bereavement has been associated with death-related losses, many of us encounter losses which are non-death akin,…
Collaborative mental health project progressing
County’s police services board updated on Proceeds of Crime deliverables ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER The County’s police services board received an update Monday on how $54,960 in grant funding from…
St. Andrew’s continues mental health facilitation
Peer support focus of follow-up meeting ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER A Picton church community has pledge to continue taking a leading role in the fight against mental health-related stigma for as…
Wright shares story to help fight stigma
Well-known Picton businessman fought bouts of crippling depression ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER Some 39 years ago, the face of a pillar of longevity in Picton’s business community was struggling…
Queen’s anti-stigma and mental health research chair to visit St. Andrew’s March 22
Public invited to free discussion on creating a culture of acceptance ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER A running tag line for Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign about mental illness encourages Canadians to “join…
Awareness and resources needed to address youth mental health
The world can be a difficult place for youth these days. With the advent of social media and an oversaturation of mature content, they’re having to grow up quickly and deal…