Libraries: A place for all
When youth use public libraries, they are often searching for fictional narratives with lived experiences similar to their own, or, in some instances, health information specific to their needs and li...
Mental health
More than just body parts: Connecting the dots between mental and sexual health
I recently read a statement that resonated deeply with me. In an article called Sex Ed, Broken Hearts and Mental Health, written for Sexual and Reproductive Health Week (2018), the first sentence read...
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 ...
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...