Mental well-being

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently shared a report addressing the issues of social isolation and loneliness, highlighting the importance of fostering social bonds and connections for individuals' overall well-being. Loneliness and social isolation are widespread challenges that impact people across different ages and regions globally. These experiences have significant effects on our mental and physical health and the overall well-being of our communities.

Rebecca Sketchley

When you hear the term self-care, what comes to mind? Is it getting a manicure or a facial? Self-care is often promoted in these limited ways, but it’s so much more! What is self-care? July 24...

Rebecca Sketchley

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terrace Art Gallery was very busy with opening night galas, art workshops, and kids’ camps. The COVID-19 safety restrictions initially made it difficult for the gallery’s board and staff to follow their mandate ‘to enrich local and regional culture by providing a continuous exposure to the visual arts and encouraging community involvement through outreach, education and service.’

Sarah Artis

Social isolation for older adults can impact mental health Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing has impacted everyone’s mental health and well-being. For older adults, wh...

Daniel Ramcharran

  It’s natural to feel worried and afraid about COVID-19. These are stressful times. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Know that you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel ...

Northern Health

I was talking to my sister when I learned how my nieces’ Gran was keeping in touch with her girls. This prompted me to reach out to Gran, aka Sheila Pretto, who happens to be my friend and a long-te...

Jennifer Begg

I recently became a “dog mom” and I’ve noticed that it’s been great for my mental health! Like life, my mental health has highs and lows. Stress, not sleeping properly, not moving my body e...

Haylee Seiter-Gill