On 27 January 2026, the Department of Behavioural Health Services conducted stakeholder engagement visits across the Twin Islands as part of its continued efforts to strengthen collaboration, improve referral pathways, and promote equitable access to specialised mental health and substance use services.   DBHS Team The visits included Mrs. Kacy Higgs, Substance Abuse Counsellor stationed on the Twin Islands, Ms. Tiara McTaire, Mental Health Education Specialist, Dr. Jadetra I

How Easing into Your Day Regulates Your Hormones, Even When You’re Rushed   Rushing first thing in the morning sets a stressed tone for the entire day. Your stress hormone, cortisol, naturally rises upon waking. If you immediately grab your phone or sprint into tasks, you hyper-activate your nervous system. You end up feeling frazzled and mentally exhausted before the day has even properly begun.   You don't need a two-hour routine. You just need to interrupt the rush. Slow m

People who work long hours every week have other problems that they are trying to avoid, while quite likely unaware they have become...