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Haves and have-nots: B.C. has Canada’s highest inequality of wealth

September 12th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Haves and have-nots: B.C. has Canada’s highest inequality of wealth)

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Haven Society to introduce development of a domestic violence unit in Nanaimo

September 11th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Haven Society to introduce development of a domestic violence unit in Nanaimo)

Members of Haven Society and the Nanaimo RCMP are planning to form a specialized team for supporting victims of domestic violence and holding offenders accountable

nanaimo domesticHaven Society will introduce plans for a Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) in Nanaimo—along with key team members—at the society’s annual general meeting on September 18, 2014. The DVU is anticipated to be formally operational by early 2015.

“While all domestic violence is a concern, certain cases pose an even greater risk of serious bodily harm or death,” said Anne Taylor, Haven’s executive director. “The DVU will offer an enhanced response to these highest risk cases through collaboration and community partnerships.”

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Prison ombudsman says almost half of suicides reviewed by his office took place in solitary confinement

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Four ways socializing can help you live a healthier life

September 10th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Four ways socializing can help you live a healthier life)

Psychologist argues face-to-face interactions should be a priority to stave off loneliness and make us more resilient

webface09lf1You exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. But when was the last time you hung out with a friend or family member to discuss important matters in your life?

If you want to be healthier, get out there and socialize, says Montreal-based developmental psychologist and journalist Susan Pinker. It may do you more good than joining the newest fitness craze or adopting the latest diet.  Read the full article at The Globe and Mail

“Hockey Night in Canada” commentator and daughter speak out about youth mental illness

September 9th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on “Hockey Night in Canada” commentator and daughter speak out about youth mental illness)

Kelly Hrudy and his daughter Kaitlin share the story of Kaitlin’s struggle with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, focusing on awareness and recovery

picture 581Nearly one in five Canadian children and adolescents will be touched by a mental disorder serious enough to cause social, emotional or academic problems. They will not outgrow what ails them: 70 per cent of adults with a mental illness first experienced symptoms as children or youth. Timely treatment can prevent years of struggle — but only if parents know when and how to take action on one of the most daunting challenges any family can face. [RBC White Paper: Silent Families, Suffering Children and Youth]

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Damian Clairmont converted to Islam at 17, finding solace after struggling with depression

September 9th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Damian Clairmont converted to Islam at 17, finding solace after struggling with depression)

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