Almost every time you turn on the evening news or open the newspaper, you hear about the opioid epidemic plaguing provinces across Canada, including here at home in Newfoundland and […]
In observance of social work month, Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Additions Regional Director Isobel Keefe shares her thoughts about her profession, while reflecting on her 30 years of social […]
The pursuit of higher education can be very rewarding. For people faced with a mental health issue or illness, earning an education can also be therapeutic. But post-secondary education also […]
Are you in the dark when it comes to the reality of substance use in our communities? Did you know that alcohol is the most common addiction and most widely […]
At Eastern Health, we often hear of employees who go the extra mile. Then we hear about employees like Gloria Brown, who go an extra 10 miles — literally. Gloria […]
“There is no health without mental health.” This sentiment has been expressed by the World Health Organization, by the Canadian Mental Health Association and by a myriad of community-based groups […]
