Gambling & Behavioural Addictions Program

03/04/2026

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In a significant move for family-friendly digital spaces, YouTube has introduced a feature that allows parents to block all Shorts for their children. This feature provides greater control over the content their children are exposed to on the platform, addressing growing concerns about short-form content.

As kids increasingly turn to social media for entertainment and learning, concerns around the impact of excessive short videos on their attention spans and well-being have risen. YouTube's response is a step towards helping parents manage screen time and the types of media their children engage with.

The ability to restrict certain content aligns with broader efforts by tech companies to enhance parental controls, allowing for a more balanced digital environment. Parents now have the tools to create a safer, more focused experience for their children. 📱🛡️

02/25/2026

Pink shirt day 🩷 stop bullying & be kind. Always.

Kind words are small, but they can change someone’s day.

When you give kind feedback, the brain feels safer.
When we feel safe, we think better.
We communicate better.
We cope better.

Try this today:
Send one short message of appreciation to someone you know.

02/20/2026

Has your child been asking for a phone? Food for thought 💭💭💭

02/16/2026

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02/13/2026

This isn’t that alarming, or is it? 🤔 There are multiple studies that indicate direct correlations between social media use and increased symptoms of depression & anxiety. 🧠📱

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AbpCrmEgQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/12/2026

Social media addiction is an uncontrollable urge to use social media, even as it leads to negative consequences in your life. It can affect your mental health, relationships, work performance and beyond.📱🤳

It’s a type of behavioral addiction — an activity that stimulates your brain’s reward system. That compels you to keep taking a certain action (in this case, using social media apps) even though it’s causing problems in your life.

Certain activities, like using social media, cause your brain to release dopamine, a chemical messenger that signals feelings of pleasure. Some dopamine is a good thing. But too much of it starts to drive unhealthy habits.

02/11/2026

Take the time to watch this video.. are you aware of how screen time actually changes your little ones brain? Limit screen time ✔️

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1befebcY5q/?mibextid=wwXIfrts le

01/19/2026

Questions about va**ng? We’ve got answers. Join us for a Q & A session to learn more about the latest research outcomes, the interplay between youth va**ng and youth mental health and about youth-focused approaches to va**ng prevention and va**ng cessation. Featuring Dr. Nicholas Chadi Nicholas Ch...

01/16/2026

Sometimes we just need a reminder, here’s your reminder for today 🤗

01/14/2026

Community partners offering mental health and addictions support will be onsite at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on the third Wednesday of each month to share information about their programs, including referral processes and access to services.

On Wednesday, January 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Adult Addiction Programs from St. Joseph's Care Group will host a table in front of the Seasons Gift Shop. The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP), also from St. Joseph’s Care Group, will be located at the bottom of the Grand Staircase on the Cafeteria level. Representatives from both programs will be available to answer questions and provide additional information about their services.

01/09/2026

The next Peer Support Group is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th. Email mailto:thunderbay@pcmh.ca for more information.

10/01/2025

TEACHERS! iCRAZE presentations are back up and RUNNING! Book now to get your preferred spot! Yay!