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DataNB research shows that while the number of registered social workers in New Brunswick has grown, maintaining a strong frontline workforce remains a challenge.

A recent blog from the University of New Brunswick explores what these findings mean—and how future social workers are being prepared to recognize and manage workplace stress before burnout takes hold.

"Recruitment matters, but it is not enough."

Learn more, link in our bio.

We’re proud to share that DataNB Data Analyst, Dr. Matthew Stackhouse, has been awarded a 2026 Vanier Institute Secondary Data Analysis Grant for his research on caregiver wellbeing in families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

His work will use national survey data from Statistics Canada to better understand the wellbeing of caregivers supporting children with complex needs, an important and often under-examined area of family health research.

We’re excited to support this work and proud to see his contributions advancing evidence on caregiver wellbeing in Canada.

Learn more: https://vanierinstitute.ca/news-item/dr-matthew-stackhouse-awarded-2026-secondary-data-analysis-grant/

This de-identified data set provides academic information about New Brunswick's public school students, including course details, grade level, report card marks and term information. Researchers, educators and policymakers can use these data to explore student achievement and educational trends across the province. The 2026 data include information up to the end of the first academic term. 📊

Anglophone Sector: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/data/holdings/report-card-data-anglophone-sector.html

Francophone Sector: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/data/holdings/report-card-data-francophone-sector.html

Flooding events can have lasting impacts far beyond physical damage.

Presented by Dr. Sandra Magalhaes, this population-based study used administrative data available at DataNB to examine mental health outcomes following flooding in New Brunswick. Findings showed increased mental health service use after flooding, particularly for mood and anxiety disorders, with children, youth and certain vulnerable groups at higher risk.

This research offers important insights into the broader impacts of major flooding events in NB.

Presentation:
EN: https://youtu.be/-1crp-ix-5M?si=lCvmz3rAgrdkZUCc
FR: https://youtu.be/mDP6AU5u7H0?si=TR5o1CJwh1TfdLuz

Learn more: https://www.unb.ca/datanb/research/publications/the-impacts-of-flooding-events-on-mental-health-in-new-brunswick.html