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EDITORIAL: Consider COVID-19 impact on mental health

WEBTue, 05/19/2020 - 4:04am. THE COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need to urgently increase investments in services for mental health or instead risk a massive increase in …

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Mental health action vital during COVID crisis

WEBSat, 05/16/2020 - 5:35am. IF action is not taken, the COVID-19 crisis will not only have a serious impact on physical health, but also plant the seeds for a major mental health …

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CASA launches Mental Health Crisis Hotline Barbados …

WEBAccording to Volunteer Counsellor Sarah Stennett, who is in charge of CASA’s Mental Health Crisis Hotline, it can be reached via telephone number 264-7151 …

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Health promotion, education critical to change

WEBThe goal, he maintained, is to ensure that Barbadians are able to make informed decisions about what they consume. As such, he said any educational …

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Major HEALTH concern Barbados Advocate

WEBThe Minister explained that there has been an epidemiological transition in Barbados from a profile of infectious diseases, typical of developing countries, to a …

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EDITORIAL: Health insurance a smart idea Barbados …

WEBEDITORIAL: Health insurance a smart idea. Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:46am. Health insurance has always been criticized. Some people believe it is a waste of …

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National Health Information System for Barbados

WEBYesterday, Health Minister John Boyce revealed plans for the implementation of a National Health Information System, which will give gives doctors, …

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EDITORIAL: Youth and mental health Barbados Advocate

WEBIn our view, mental health is an important aspect of the youth experience that could stand to have more light shed on it, given the susceptibility of youth to be …

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Physical activity key for young people Barbados Advocate

WEBHutton meanwhile noted that the unacceptably low levels of physical activity amongst young people was highlighted in a recent letter produced by the HCC and …

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Addressing the health care cost challenge Barbados …

WEBAddressing the health care cost challenge. Mon, 08/22/2016 - 12:00am. There must be a shift from curative health care to preventive health care, which will …

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Mental health a priority Barbados Advocate

WEBMental health a priority. Sun, 10/11/2020 - 6:03am. Manager of the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), Betty Hunte says greater focus needs to be …

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It’s against our beliefs, says Rastafari community

WEBIt’s against our beliefs, says Rastafari community. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 5:00am. As Barbados gets ready to roll out its COVID-19 vaccine distribution …

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QEH committed to fighting preventable blindness

WEBMailing Address: Advocate Publishers (2000) Inc Fontabelle, St. Michael, Barbados. Phone: (246) 467-2000 Fax: (246) 434-2020 / (246) 434-1000

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EDITORIAL: Invest in mental health Barbados Advocate

WEBEDITORIAL: Invest in mental health. Tue, 10/13/2020 - 4:55am. According to an article produced by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in the …

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EDITORIAL: A mental health crisis Barbados Advocate

WEBEDITORIAL: A mental health crisis. Tue, 03/30/2021 - 4:50am. IN February of this year, Barbados recorded two suspicious deaths suspected to be suicides in …

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Health Ministry concerned about diabetes epidemic

WEB“It is estimated that there are over 420 million persons with diabetes worldwide. That makes it one in every 11 persons. But the situation in Barbados is such …

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UWI students urged to seek out mental health services

WEBUWI students urged to seek out mental health services. Sat, 02/27/2021 - 5:50am. Students of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus are being …

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Barbados needs a culture of therapy Barbados Advocate

WEBBarbados needs a culture of therapy. Sun, 11/28/2021 - 6:37am. DEVELOPING a culture of therapy in Barbados will definitely help citizens to better …

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St. John Polyclinic to have extended hours Barbados Advocate

WEBThe David Thompson Health & Social Services Complex at Glebe Land, St. John will introduce extended opening times very soon, rather than go the full 24-hours. …

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Safety and health regulations important Barbados Advocate

WEBSafety and health regulations important. Wed, 01/31/2018 - 12:00am. By: Cara L. Foster. Safety and health regulations are vital in workplaces and should be …

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