Category Archives: Mental Illness

Mental Health Awareness Week – University of Saskatchewan

The first week of November marks Mental Health Awareness Week at the U of S, an initiative organized by the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) along with many other units on campus. “This week is not …

A Closer Look at North Carolina’s 2015-17 Budget

This article was contributed by Jennifer Mahan, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at ASNC. The new state budget for budget years 2015-17, which began on July 1, 2015, sits at $21.7 billion. It includes several important policy initiatives for people with disabilities, but it also makes changes …

Magaret, David and a Handy Hollow Leg

Margaret and I kept crossing paths. By chance, I found a seat next to her at the Garden Writers Association luncheon at Canada Blooms last March. As we nibbled away at our plates of assorted sandwiches and cold salads, Margaret and I chatted. There was something so familiar and comfortable about thi …

Duchess Kate, Prince William raise awareness of mental health issues for children

share share tweet pin email The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are squeezing in another visit in what has already been a busy week for the royal couple. Days ater attending a welcome banquet for Chinese leaders and later discussing cultural ties between China and the United Kingdom, the duke and duch …

Study finds Cognitive Behavioral Treatment exacerbates CFS/ME symptoms

Therapy was effective in remediating the young person’s mood difficulties, but appeared to exacerbate their CFS/ME symptoms. Therefore, it is crucial that CFS/ME and mood treatments are designed and trialed to ensure a complementary approach. Good communication and joint working between involved pro …