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‘Talking it out’ provides support system for LGBTQ youth
2017-11-30
Strengthening mental health services -
After introductions and icebreakers, the youth scribble their questions and concerns onto Post-It notes and drop them into a “talk it out” bucket.
Led by adult facilitators, topics the youth bring for discussion may range from ‘how do I know if I am gay’ to...
School psychologists help ‘flip on the light’ for students
2017-11-28
Strengthening mental health services -
For Robin Ettles and Christina Gallant MacLean, being a school psychologist in Prince Edward Island checks all the right professional and personal boxes.
A psychological assessment and care can be the key to school success for some students. Ettles says a...
Strong ties to QEH brought volunteer back
2017-11-27
It was because of his wife Rosemary that Delbert Evans started volunteering at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital – and she’s the reason he’s there today, even without her.
“Rosemary began to get involved as a volunteer at the QEH and I joined along with her,” says the 85-year-old, who moved to Prince...
Silver-screen investments will be economic gold
2017-11-24
Creating jobs for Islanders
Prince Edward Island accountant Emma Fugate was excited when she learned that government will invest $3.5 million to grow the Island's cultural sector over the next five years.
The Island film industry is one of the sectors that will benefit. When a movie is shot in...
Motivational interviewing method treats the whole person
2017-11-23
Strengthening mental health services -
Drawing from her 16 years as a senior addictions counselor with the province, Jody MacLennan says Islanders recovering from addiction have one thing in common.
“Very rarely do people come in with just one challenge. It’s rare there is just one thing they are...
Well-being teams care for Westisle students
2017-11-10
Strengthening mental health services -
Every Monday morning, a five-person team meets at Hernewood Intermediate School. They have different areas of expertise – a mental health therapist, two nurses and two school outreach workers – but they have a shared goal: to help students overcome their...
Treatment helps recognize the effects of childhood trauma
2017-11-10
Supporting Island families -
Suffering abuse and neglect profoundly affects children throughout their lives. A new therapeutic approach is giving these children hope for the future while helping social workers, youth workers, and foster parents recognize the signs of childhood trauma and better...
Looking out for seniors’ mental health
2017-11-03
Strengthening mental health services -
Aging can bring particular challenges for mental health. Myrtle MacPhee and her mental health teammates are here to help Islanders face those challenges.
MacPhee, an RN, is a Community Mental Health worker and Case Manager with the Queens County Seniors...
Holland College board is next step for this volunteer
2017-11-02
The newest member of Holland College’s Board of Governors is looking forward to her next challenge.
Montague resident Candace Cormier has volunteered with the Red Cross, CIBC Run for the Cure, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and she is an auxiliary officer with the RCMP. Holland College’s...
UPEI attracted him; now PEI is home
2017-11-01
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Almost 10 years ago, on a cold wintery Prince Edward Island day, Nigerian-raised James Omowumi stepped off a plane at the Charlottetown Airport and never looked back.
James is a disability support case worker with the Department of Family and Human Services and is...