Concerned citizens march in Nanaimo on February 21, 2017, in solidarity with cities across Canada struggling with effective responses to the growing opioid overdose crisis
Is it time to winter-proof your mental health?
January 16th, 2017 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Is it time to winter-proof your mental health?)Some people say mid-winter is the most depressing time of year—when cold and dark days, holiday bills, and already-lapsed new year’s resolutions catch up with us
Acquired brain injury in children and youth the focus of #Nanaimo seminar
November 18th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Acquired brain injury in children and youth the focus of #Nanaimo seminar)Nanaimo Brain Injury Society hosted experts in the field of acquired brain injury assessment, diagnosis, symptom management and return to play/academics, at a public seminar
Overcoming barriers to accessing methamphetamine treatment
September 9th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Overcoming barriers to accessing methamphetamine treatment)Treatment programs have been effective in reducing and ceasing use. However, there are a range of possible barriers that have prevented these programs being widely adopted by methamphetamine users