Blog
Welcome to the Atlantic Wellness blog — a space where we share updates, reflections, and resources around youth mental health, community care, and the work we’re passionate about.
Therapy Isn’t Weird
Therapy still gets a bad rap sometimes-some people see it as “weird” or something to be embarrassed about. But here’s the truth: mental health is just as important as physical health.
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Unpacking Identity
There are many similar, but slightly different acronyms for the 2SLGBTQI+ community. For instance, you have the LGBTQIA, LGBTQIA2S+,and the 2SLGBTQI+. In this post, we will be using the acronym 2SLGBTQI+ as it is the one used by the Canadian government.
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Youth Mental Health Statistics in NB
In a 2018-19 survey, half of grades 6 to 12 students report symptoms of anxiety or depression in the 12 months prior to the survey.
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