Gambling & Behavioural Addictions Program

05/21/2026

Instants -New Instagram Feature

Along with Vanish Mode, Live Mapping, and Multiple Accounts available.

Instagram is really not on your child’s safety team.

How to? Click the paper plane icon to enter chats. Click pictures in lower right hand corner to start instants.

Happy Parenting,

Officer Gomez

05/07/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆?

We all need a little help sometimes.

If you’re 18+, you can access free, short-term cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) through the 𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 (𝗢𝗦𝗣) program:

✅ flexible care with in-person and virtual options
✅ includes self-led resources or therapy sessions to learn coping strategies

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗦𝗣 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: ontariohealth.ca/clinical/mental-health-addictions/structured-psychotherapy

04/10/2026

⚠️ Parents ⚠️ need support with helping your children 2-12 years old develop healthy screen time habits? See the online event below!

You can't control every scroll, but you can make changes at home to help kids naturally spend less time on screens.
Join us for a special online Triple P Positive Parenting Seminar, Helping Children Develop Healthy Screentime Habits on May 12, 2026 between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.

Register Online @: https://tbdhu.com/health-topics/parenting/triple-p-seminar-series

The focus of this seminar is on helping parents create healthy screen time habits by setting clear limits, modeling balanced use, and choosing age-appropriate, high-quality content.
There will be an emphasis on practical strategies to reduce conflict, support children’s development, and promote a balanced lifestyle that includes sleep, physical activity, and family connection.
Suitable for parents and caregivers of 2-12 year olds.


Register Online @: https://tbdhu.com/health-topics/parenting/triple-p-seminar-series
For more information: Contact Nancy @ 807-625-5913 or Nancy.Parish[at]TBDHU.com

03/17/2026

Has your child been asking for Roblox? Unsure about the app? Here’s a quick but informative post to read before you make the decision👇

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

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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