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More support to help Islanders quit smoking
2019-12-03
Islanders looking to quit smoking now have access to additional supports, free of charge, through a new self-referral program.
All Islanders who smoke or use other tobacco products, and are ready to quit, are eligible to participate. The Smoking Cessation Program covers the cost of medications...
Adult Islanders have better access to mental health support with online service
2019-09-19
Adult Islanders who are dealing with anxiety and nervousness have faster and easier access to help and supports through an online program.
The new program, ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness), educates adults about anxiety and gives them life-long skills to help deal with anxiety, depression...
Investments expand opioid addiction treatment
2019-03-22
Opioid addiction is one of the most daunting challenges a person can face. Thankfully, on Prince Edward Island, people with opioid dependencies don’t have to face their challenges alone.
Chris Craig with the REACH Foundation in Stratford helps young adults with addictions get treatment and...
Ex-pat finds job and family satisfaction at home in West Prince
2019-02-01
Education and employment drew social worker Lorna Hutt to western Canada, but it was returning home to PEI that allowed her to use her skills among friends and family.
Hutt is currently the manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions West, overseeing approximately 60 staff who provide...
Creating a supportive work environment for mental health
2019-01-29
Robyn Murphy, an organizer of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, and an occupational health and safety officer with Health PEI says she’s often witnessed the way people hesitate to engage in discussions around mental health.
“Look, if I had broken my leg I wouldn’t have any issue with telling my...
Educators warn of effects of vaping
2019-01-21
Vaping and e-cigarette use may be presented as alternatives to smoking and tobacco use, but health experts are warning that vapes and e-cigarrettes are not healthy alternatives for young people.
This year, as part of National Non-Smoking Week, public health officials want to raise awareness...