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

September 11th, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Prison ombudsman says almost half of suicides reviewed by his office took place in solitary confinement)

Four ways socializing can help you live a healthier life

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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

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SirReal’s ‘Not Like Me’ a culmination of personal experiences brought to music, video

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Nanaimo hip hop artist dedicates his latest video to the uniqueness present in all who have seen hardships and have the compassion to know that we are all human

picture 579Vancouver Island hip hop artist Matt Dunae—aka SirReal—has released the official music video of a single from his upcoming mixtape; both are named Not Like Me. The song, as SirReal describes it, is a micro story, a “culmination of experiences and harsh realities brought to light.”

From the depths of early childhood addiction, to the long walk down struggle street, the story follows SirReal as a young man, caring for his mother, and bringing her back from an overdose on the brink of death. The video then shows the separation that occurred between two brothers as the family they had grown up in was torn apart.

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Ronnie Goodman may well be San Francisco’s most unexpected half-marathoner

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