Category: Mental Health

Wellness on Wheels: Bringing Mental Health Resources to Rural Albert County

26/12/2025

In rural communities, support often looks different than it does in urban areas. Wellness on Wheels was created to act as a bridge to mental health services, with a simple but powerful goal: to meet people where they are and make wellness supports visible, accessible, and community driven.

Wellness on Wheels is a community wellness initiative launched in Albert County in September 2025 that installs small, publicly accessible free wellness boxes in familiar community spaces. These boxes are stocked with free mental health resources, hygiene items, and coping tools that individuals can access discreetly and without barriers. The boxes are currently located at the Hillsborough Public Library and Caledonia Regional High School. There are also ongoing mental health workshops and events happening at schools throughout the county.

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Survey on Mental Health and Addict ion Support Available for NB Seniors

2/1/2023

Seniors addiction and mental health care is an issue that concerns many New Brunswickers. The NB Department of Health, Addictions and Mental Health Services Branch, is conducting a scan of existing mental health and addict ion resources available to support New Brunswick seniors. A scan of seniors programs in Canada and other jurisdictions identified by the Branch is also being undertaken to identify benchmarks and best practices. This research will help to uncover potential opportunities for New Brunswick to make changes and/or improve available resources.
The Branch wants to ensure that it receives input from as many people as possible. A brief (10 minute) survey has been developed to collect this information. The survey will be open from December 6, 2022 to January 6, 2023 for input. This is the link to take the survey:

Click here for the survey in English

New Brunswick Seniors' Addict ion and Mental Health Program s Survey for the Community (survey monkey.com )

Please take a few minutes to check the online publication and respond t o t he survey to give your perspective.
Results of this research will inform the development of future programs and resources in New Brunswick for seniors with mental health or addiction needs. We will keep you apprised of progress and our findings.
Thank you for your support,
Dr. Linda Hoyt,
Medical Officer, Addictions and Mental Health Services, Department of Health, GNB

Moving into the Green: Gardening, Mental Health & Emotional Resiliency

30/8/2022

by: Melody Land, MACP, LCT-C

It’s no secret that gardening contributes positively to our overall sense of health and wellbeing. During the height of the pandemic there was an influx of new gardeners. Many now had time to dedicate to a new “hobby” and there was a deep-rooted urge to grow. The Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing” became a common concept. Nature Therapy, otherwise called “ecotherapy”, became its own distinct area within psychology, with some practitioners now dedicating their work to that field exclusively. My own journey started with a small, raised bed and before I knew it, I was growing my own plants, learning about seed saving, and canning and preserving the yields.

Managing the Holidays

23/11/2021

By Alicia O'Hara

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… right? It’s totally normal if you LOVE the holiday season, or have mixed feelings about it, or truly dread this time of year. It’s also completely normal if you feel all these emotions when you think about the holidays. This season can often be a chance to connect with family and friends, celebrate and eat delicious food. However, some people may find the holidays stressful, lonely or isolating, especially during the pandemic.

Spring into Wellness

21/3/2021

By Alicia O’Hara

“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” I read that recently, and it is fitting for this past year as we all adjusted to a new world of unknowns, Public Health measures, and varying levels of isolation.

The steps necessary to protect our physical wellness have had an impact on our mental health. Over the last year, you may have found yourself feeling more irritable, anxious, lonely or depressed. You aren’t alone.

I think it would be hard to find someone whose mental wellness hasn’t been affected by the pandemic. It's been a difficult season in life, a long "winter" if you will, but as the quote says, “Spring is sure to follow.”

CHMA Upcoming Programs

2/3/2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick is offering both online webinars and in-person group programs.

Here are a few of the choices, continue reading for this Springs list.

Gaming Masks in the COVID-19 Era

25/10/2020

Article and Images provided by James Wilson.

One thing that has occurred as the pandemic drags on is the transition from utilitarian surgical masks to a dizzying variety of custom masks. Masks with simple colours, geometric patterns and flowers have all become common as people settle in for the long haul.

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19

25/3/2020

Image by Jennifer Shelby.

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.

It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a stressful situation. Everyone reacts differently, and your own feelings will change over time. Notice and accept how you feel. Taking care of your emotional health during a disease outbreak will help you think clearly and protect yourself and your family. Self-care during a stressful situation will help your long-term healing.

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