The Kindness Closet is a boutique which aims to help people dealing with the criminal justice system and poverty receive training and access resources.
Month: August 2023
Postpartum depression is a reality for many dads. ‘I didn’t recognize the signs’
While many typically associate postpartum depression with new mothers, fathers can also experience depression after a baby is born, experts say.
She went to the hospital with suicidal thoughts. A clinician raised medically-assisted death
“I felt so hopeless because this was my attempt at reaching out for help and I feel it was actually more traumatizing,” Kathrin Mentler said.
Calgary-area man builds support for addictions treatment on marathon walk with ball and chain
Loughman is setting off on Sunday, Aug. 13 to walk from Edmonton back to Airdrie.
Release of 3 violent sexual offenders in Edmonton may be difficult for some: psychologist
Over the course of seven days, three convicted violent sexual offenders were released back into Edmonton, which may cause fear for some residents.
Feeding hungry bellies and healing souls: Operation Feed looks to expand
Operation Feed helps provide food for families and children living in poverty while helping veterans and first responders find purpose and healing through giving back.
Alberta premier’s addictions mandate includes controversial involuntary treatment law
The mandate letter focuses on preventative mental health supports and addiction recovery, but advocates say the absence of harm reduction is troublesome.
Waiting periods for counselling in N.B. 3 times the national average: data
A report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information shows a 12 percentage point drop in the number of Canadians who report their health as good.