Publications
- Indicators of student mental health are trending in the wrong direction. The proportion of students in grades 6 to 12 who reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression has increased. In 2021-2022, 47.8% of students reported symptoms of…
- People with a disability are more likely to have complex health needs, which leads to an increase in demand for different types of services.
- The Population Health Snapshot is a representation of the health of the population, at a given point in time.
- In New Brunswick, approximately 3,900 youth have perceived mental health needs that are not met.
- 5% of N.B. students in grades 6 to 12 experience food poverty. This group of children counts among our most vulnerable, facing several risk factors.
- In a universal health system like the one in Canada and New Brunswick, the primary care provider is the first point of access.
- The ability to see a primary health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) in a timely manner has an impact on the use of emergency rooms and after-hours clinics as the usual place of care, according to the article In search of better…