St. John's Defeat Depression

COVID has also been hard on our youth. Many news stories only focus on how the younger generation are perhaps not being as careful as older generations. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on all age groups. Here is a great article to help the younger folks in your life. Please read and share. https://www.timminstoday.com//tips-to-help-youth-mental-he

https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com//numbers-show-pandemic-ca

https://globalnews.ca//covid-19-nova-scotia-mental-health/

This is a great article. 2020 has been brutal on everyone and some of the most vulnerable are encountering even bigger problems with drugs and especially alcohol. Have a read. We need to look out for our friends and families. https://www.psychologytoday.com//covid-19-s-ripple-effect-

The holidays can be stressful for many people. Make sure you practice self care because you cannot pour from an empty cup! https://www.psychologytoday.com//5-ways-deal-caregiving-st

Go Getters NL is a service group in the city of St. John's and they are hosting a run "Be Kind to Your Mind" and they are raising money for the Pottle Centre as well as increasing awareness for Mental Wellness. This event WILL NOT replace Defeat Depression that happens in spring, it's just another way the Go Getters are helping the community and The Pottle Centre So walk, hike, run or roll! Register HERE: https://www.events.runningroom.com/.../be-kind-to-your.../

Very interesting read Have a look: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/nearly-half-of-working-canadians

#mentalhealth So many people have been effected in a negative way, by the pandemic. Let us know what you think of this article.

Did you know?.....Forty-six percent of Canadians reporting feeling stress regularly or constantly since the start of the pandemic. This is double the numbers reported before the pandemic. In addition, 60 % of parents reported that their children are having drastic mood changes, emotional outbursts, sleep problems and persistent sadness. A recent Centre for Addiction and Mental Health survey showed that younger adults are experiencing more anxiety than older adults are and women are struggling more than men are. -Source: Mood Disorders Society of Canada

Job 2 of 2 Both jobs are NOT starting June 22 but as soon as we can fill the positions. This job would be great for someone who is tech savvy/social media savv...y but you must be a YOUTH! Please share this post! https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobpostingcsj/32523606