Resources
Managing Alcohol Shakes and Tremors: Why They Happen & What To Do
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms include tremors, "the shakes", anxiety, and insomnia. How to stop alcohol shakes depends on the severity of an alcohol addiction
EAPs and Workplace Mental Health Supports: What’s Next?
With Dr. Warren Shepell Join us on Tuesday, April 9 between 12-1 EST for a dive into EAPs and Workplace Mental Health Supports: What’s Next? with Dr. Warren Shepell, a pioneer and father…
Alcohol Detox: A Guide To Detoxification & Withdrawal Symptoms
The more people drink, the more tolerant their body becomes to the alcohol and the more dependent their brain is on its interference. When the effects wear off, an individual…
7 Reasons to Choose Bellwood
Deciding to get help for addiction or a mental health disorder is a difficult one. But deciding which treatment facility offers the best treatment doesn’t have to be. Here are…
Differences Between Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders
Understanding the differences between alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder requires understanding how each substance affects the body. Alcohol and opioids have different short- and long-term effects, and differences…
Understanding Cocaine Addiction: Signs, Side Effects & Treatment
Although the use of cocaine in Canada is low among adults – around two percent – the rate of cocaine abuse and addiction is increasing among young adults. Cocaine addiction…
Eating Disorders More Than Skin Deep
The origins of eating disorders run deeper than vanity. So, what’s behind them? Dr. Kalam Sutandar, EHN Canada Psychiatrist in our Eating Disorder program, explains. Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia,…
Treatment and Management of Severe Eating Disorders
With Dr. Kalam Sutandar, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Psychiatrist, Bellwood Health Services Eating Disorders are deadly. According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), these disorders have “the second highest mortality…
Trauma and the Body Including Somatic Work in Trauma Treatment
With Dr. Krystle Martin, Clinical Psychologist, Gateway Recovery Centre Trauma affects more than the mind. It can also lead to real physical symptoms that can impact a person’s wellbeing. Join…
Mental Health Crisis Management and Suicide Prevention
With Crystal Bell, Clinical Director Outpatient Programs National, EHN CanadaMasters of Social Work, RSW, MSW Join us on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm EST as Crystal…
Largest Addictions Treatment Facility in Saskatchewan to Open Near Lumsden
In keeping with the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to add 500 addictions treatment spaces across the province, a new 60-bed inpatient addictions treatment facility will be established at the former…
New generation. New treatment options.
Teresa Bansen, Director, Quality and Patient Experience sheds some light on what’s troubling young people – and where they can find help. Recent findings by the Mental Health Commission of…
B.C. government commits to funding 40 substance-use treatment beds on Vancouver Island
People on Vancouver Island have new support accessing substance-use treatment beds to help their recovery – and the province says it’s working on adding more.
A new home on the Ranch
Recovery Ranch Executive Director shares his passion, insight, and hopes for the future. For Darren Caines, the new Executive Director of Recovery Ranch, a calling to help people has led…
Lessons in Policing, Leadership, and Sustainability
With Jean-Michel Blais When police and RCMP officers sign up for this job, many don’t fully understand the enormity of what they are shouldering before they are in it. Additionally, there’s…
