Back to Basics
(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Northern Health’s Healthier You – Fall 2018 edition on Youth Mental Wellness. Read the full issue here.) What makes some youth thrive? What ...
Mental health
Catching up with Myles Mattila
“I am not a mental health professional by any means, I’m just a hockey player.” Myles Mattila may not have the credentials, but he’s got the passion – enough of it to be a heck of a m...
Relating to the teen in your life
The relationship you have with the teen(s) in your life is likely filled with moments of hope, joy, pride, challenge, frustration, fear, confusion, and everything in between. So how can parents and co...
Overdose Prevention: Northern BC's Naloxone Champions
Thursday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a day that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. Since the recent rise in overdose dea...
It matters!
This blog was co-authored by Cindy Gjerde (Regional Nursing Lead Tobacco Reduction). This summer, we want to know what wellness means to you Share a photo, story, drawing, or video explain...
Can I have a moment of your time?
The present moment, if you think about it, is the only time there is. No matter what time it is, it is always now. -Marianne Williamson Time is a funny thing Time has no wings, but flies occasio...
Loving yourself: Be bold, be beautiful, be brave!
Caring for yourself When we hear "invest in your relationships" - or even just the word relationship - most think that it involves a connection with another person. But have you ever thought about ...