First responders are killing themselves at approximately twice the rate of the general population. (Heyman, Dill, Douglas, 2018). While not a new statistic, it is leaving a towering question: Why? Why ...

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New research by the Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University shows that participants in a federal assistance program for families living in poverty have overwhelmingly high levels of ...

Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Service has been awarded $30,000 in provincial funding through Ontario’s Mental Health Supports ...

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My name is Cynthia Schepers and I am one of the “young adults” who helped lead the research on young adult access to behavioral health supports alongside the Coalition Supporting Young Adults, or CSYA ...

A new framework launched today aims to improve access to drug treatment in the ACT through inclusive and timely support that is led by workers with ...

Since the landmark adverse childhood experiences study nearly 30 years ago, it has become clear that childhood trauma is widespread in our communities. The problem is so pervasive that in 2019 the ...

Trauma-informed teaching is likely to be an essential skill for teachers after students have returned to full-time in-person learning While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept ...

First responders kill themselves at approximately twice the rate of the general population. Why is this the case when many 24/7/365 resources are available to those who are experiencing suicidality?

Editor’s Note: This piece discusses mental health. If you’re considering self-harm or suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. My name is Cynthia Schepers and I am ...