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Mental Health
How anxiety and OCD are complicated by the pandemic
As a child, Pierre Frigon was always afraid that there was a ghost in his…
Liquor store sales boom as drinking increases during pandemic
The stresses and strains of the coronavirus pandemic has a lot of Canadians reaching for…
Vernon-based Interior Crisis Line seeks volunteers from North Okanagan, Shuswap and Kamloops
Thanks to new technology allowing virtual training to take place at home, the Vernon branch…
B.C. residents can now access free mental health services by phone
Any B.C. resident who is suffering from stress, anxiety or mental health issues due to…
Five tips to stay connected to friends, family this Easter long weekend
With the Easter long weekend just days away, the Canadian Mental Health Association is offering…
Vernon RCMP taser man attacking vehicle with lacrosse stick
Vernon RCMP used a taser on a 29-year-old after he ran at them armed with…
There’s help for Interior residents seeking support for mental health through COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing coronavirus situation is causing people to experience higher rates of stress and anxiety…
How to talk to your anxious kids about COVID-19
Many parents are now home at work with children off from school, not only having…
Vernon CMHA switching its services online
To help against the spread of COVID-19 the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon and District…
Judge commends autistic man’s remorse after assault on Vernon bus driver
A Provincial Court Judge has given a Vernon man diagnosed with Asperger's Disease a conditional…
Kamloops may soon host B.C.’s first designated mental health court
Kamloops may become the first city in B.C. with a designated mental health court system.…
1 in 4 teenage girls in Kamloops and the Okanagan cut themselves
Don’t confuse teenagers who cut themselves on purpose with those contemplating suicide. That's a cautionary…
On the outside, it’s a Christmas market but behind it is an incredible story
In the midst of renovating a building to set up a new business with her…
Violent offender made ‘good points’ during rant while being sentenced: Vernon judge
A provincial court judge has told a chronic violent offender with a history of mental…
Mental health check: Vernon Men’s Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers…