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Zander Sherman on schizophrenia, family, and searching for the brother he knew

May 31st, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Zander Sherman on schizophrenia, family, and searching for the brother he knew)

schizophrenia stole my brother

banner pfr“Mom sat at the computer as I dictated words for her to Google: paranoia, delusions, rambling. The Internet returned schizophrenia, and we both scoffed”

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For some, dealing with anxiety can be the work of a lifetime

May 30th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on For some, dealing with anxiety can be the work of a lifetime)

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banner pfr“Anxiety is a major psychological problem to which there is no easy solution.” “What works for one person may not work for another, may not work for you or me.”

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Retinal imaging could provide window into brain disease

May 30th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Retinal imaging could provide window into brain disease)

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Simple retinal scans could detect neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease before symptoms surface

In a small darkened room, a few minutes’ walk from the colourful sights of Toronto’s Kensington Market, my eyes have become the focus of attention.  Read the rest of this article at The Globe and Mail…

City of Nanaimo core services review recommends social wellness strategy

May 29th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on City of Nanaimo core services review recommends social wellness strategy)

iStock_000016972927_LargeReview finds that a high proportion of local RCMP responses are made to non-criminal complaints for which the response is costly and not optimally effective [image: istockphoto]

The City of Nanaimo has released the final report [opens to full PDF document] of its core services review, underway since December. It includes a recommendation that the city develop a long term Social Wellness strategy that engages the Province (Ministry of Children and Family Development, Ministry of Health), Island Heath, local non-profit groups, City Recreation, Social Planning, Fire/Rescue and RCMP staff in identifying better options and resources for dealing with social disorder and promoting social wellness.

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Don’t forget our important and needed volunteers

May 25th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Don’t forget our important and needed volunteers)

May 24 is Schizophrenia Awareness Day

May 24th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on May 24 is Schizophrenia Awareness Day)