Results of a recent study did not surprise the staff at Eden Mental Health Services in Steinbach and Winkler.
A study showed that more Manitobans are seeking mental health treatment through their family phsyicians. Eckert Geortz is the executive director of Eden Health Services. He says the results correlate with a trend that has been noticed in the hospital. Geortz says patients usually spend 2 to 3 weeks at the hospital compared to months on end years ago. He adds this is a positive thing for patients as they have medical support closer to home.