Indigenous physicist has overcome trauma, poverty, racism and mental illness in his journey to understand the universe. Perimeter officials say he has a unique intelligence and they look forward to working with him.
Percy Paul hacks away at a laptop computer [in a] downtown apartment, a masters degree in physics duct-taped to the wall. He is completely immersed in quantum mechanics and black holes. Hours, even days, can pass without Paul realizing the need to cook, wash his clothes, talk to other human beings or even get some fresh air. Read the rest of this article at The Edmonton Journal… Image by Gord Waldner
Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, mental health first aid is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved
Treatment programs have been effective in reducing and ceasing use. However, there are a range of possible barriers that have prevented these programs being widely adopted by methamphetamine users
“It could be that there is increased occurrence of mental illness, but it could also be that campuses are creating environments where students feel it’s safe to come forward”
“Let’s take a preventative approach. Let’s take that long-term developmental approach. Let’s safeguard our children so they don’t have to grow up in such despair that they take their own lives.”