Browsing: Mental Health

Three-quarters of Perrys employees feel they have someone at the dealer group to talk to about their mental health and wellbeing.

During a 2019 episode of the popular TV show Britain’s Got Talent, the hosts, Ant and Dec, surprised the audience. ‘In the last 15 years,’ Dec said, ‘there has been a staggering 48 per cent rise in anxiety and depression amongst British children. But something as simple as talking together and listening to each other…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –Saudi German Hospital Dubai has launched the Saudi German Mental Health & Wellness Hub, unveiled at an evening event at Raffles The Palm on 9 October 2026. The Hub is designed to end the fragmented experience many families face when navigating mental healthcare by bringing psychiatrists, psychologists and relevant hospital specialties…

White Hall senior named Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2026, advocates for student mental health. (PHOTO: Presley Bennett)

A first of its kind mental health awareness walk was held in Bixby on Saturday, bringing people together to break the stigmas surrounding mental health.

Mental health is an integral part of every person’s wellbeing, and the connections we build can make all the difference. Feeling seen, heard and part of a community helps to combat loneliness and social isolation.

Fans enjoy mocktails at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, Kentucky, in September 2026, thanks to a partnership between promoter Danny Wimmer Presents and 1 Million Strong. (Photo courtesy of 1 Million Strong)

Check Your Mood Day, observed Thursday, Oct. 8, gives people a quick reminder to pause and take a moment to reflect on how they are feeling. The annual event is part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, a national effort to increase understanding about mental health conditions and reassure people that reaching out for help is both normal and necessary. 

Research shows that regularly writing down what’s on your mind can help you release emotions and make sense of what’s going on in your life. Journaling also can help improve your relationships with others, lower your blood pressure and decrease symptoms of depression.

Many schools across the District pick a week to highlight mental health. For example, Burnaby Central Secondary had a daily focus over the first week of May with Wellness Week themes of: Mindful Monday, Take a Breath Tuesday, Well-Fueled Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday, and Fun Friday. At Byrne Creek Community School, Student Government helped lead Wellness…