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Going Back to School: A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness

Going Back to School: A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness

This September, you may find yourself busy with back-to-school preparations for your children. Going back to school is not only a significant moment for school-going children but for you as a parent as well. The pressure of ensuring that everything is in place for your child’s smooth transition can lead to parental burnout. Children whose parents understand, support, and hear them are much more likely to negotiate this period successfully.

Beyond Pills: Social Prescription for Community, Connection, and Better Health

Beyond Pills: Social Prescription for Community, Connection, and Better Health

People are healthier when they are connected to resources and supports in their communities. To provide more comprehensive care, many communities across Canada are now providing supports that address not only physical health, but social and structural factors that influence well-being, such as loneliness, inadequate income or housing, food insecurity, or a need for creativity, movement, or community connection.