CBer’s React To Kutcher Report

by Dave DesveauxAugust 3, 2017

There’s mixed reaction to yesterday’s report by Dr. Stan Kutcher on youth mental health in Cape Breton, with some parents saying more urgent action is needed.

The province says it’s moving immediately on three of Kutcher’s seven recommendations, but Chris Royal, whose 13 year-old daughter committed suicide in June, says the province needs to take action on all seven recommendations right away.

Royal also notes the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board had cut two guidance counsellors, and he says funding announced yesterday isn’t going to increase the number of counselors in the next school year.

Board Superintendant Beth MacIsaac says they’ve established a committee that includes health professionals and representatives from the board to better align mental health services with the school system.

She adds the board is committed to working with community members and organizations for the betterment of students.

Dave Desveaux

Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.

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