Surrey man missing since May 11 RCMP are hoping the public can assist them in locating Daryl Ryzak, a 59-year old Surrey man who has been missing since Saturday afternoon. Daryl Ryzak was last seen at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Cpl. Bert Paquet says police are concerned about the missing man’s welfare as he [...]
Car 67 provides on-sited emotional and mental health assessments and assistance Car 67 is a program that helps RCMP officers provide assistance when officers respond to a call where someone is suffering from emotional and/or mental health issues. A uniformed RCMP officer and a clinical nurse who specializes in mental health will work together and [...]
Allyson McConnell, woman who drowned her sons has flown home to Australia Alberta’s attorney general has bungled the case of a woman ordered deported after killing her children and is now making inflammatory comments that border on professional misconduct, the woman’s lawyer said Tuesday. Peter Royal, in a letter released to the media, said the [...]
You can practice good mental health fitness by observing some simple rules By Dr. Paul Martiquet We often spend time concerning over this physical ailment or that one; there is a cold or flu going around to watch for (yes, get the flu shot) or we need to lose a few pounds. Physical health, as [...]
Profits from Willow Bean Cafe re-invested in mental health programs Before starting as a barista at the Vancouver General Hospital’s Willow Bean Cafe, Caer Weber hadn’t worked for more than a year. “It can be tough having a regular job sometimes,” said Weber, who’s living with post-traumatic stress and depression. “But working at Willow Bean has [...]
Elk Point RCMP evacuate nearby neighbours from their homes Elk Point RCMP say the brother in law of a suicidal man assisted police in disarming the distraught man who was holed up in a home in Elk Point on Tuesday Police were called to the Elk Point home at about 4 on Tuesday afternoon. They [...]
Green tea may prevent brain plaque associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Jack Zenert New research suggests common green tea may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. University of Michigan researchers found green tea extract interferes with the formation of amyloid plaques, a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say green tea prevents the “misfolding” of specific proteins in the brain. [...]
Calgary Flames will promote mental health support initiatives during game against LA Kings From calgaryflames.com The Calgary Flames, in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association, will bring awareness to mental health during their game versus the Los Angeles Kings for the Hockey Talks initiative on Feb. 20. All seven Canadian NHL teams have committed [...]
Mobile health unit to focus on reaching out to vulnerable mental health patients Fraser Health has expanded its mobile health program to New Westminster after the program was proved successful in Surrey in 2012. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) supports adults suffering from mental illnesses in the region through special outreach programs. The program is [...]
Distressed female rescued from Millstone River early New Year’s Day Nanaimo RCMP officers rescued a mentally distressed woman from the Millstone River in the early morning of New Year’s Day. The officers were forced to enter icy water to rescue the 40-year-old woman who was immediately treated for hypothermia and admitted for observation under the [...]
