
Eating disorders are much more common in men than were previously thought. While men may describe their situations differently from women, their triggers for eating disorders are pretty much the same
Body image issues haunt men and boys, as well as women and girls
January 27th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Body image issues haunt men and boys, as well as women and girls)eating disorders, lifestyle, men's and women's issues, mental health, myths and stereotypes, social media, well-being, youth
It’s eating disorders awareness week in BC and across Canada Feb 1-7
January 24th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on It’s eating disorders awareness week in BC and across Canada Feb 1-7)
Are you a passionate, eager individual who wants to help others improve body image, reduce stigma of eating disorders, and spread awareness? Then the love our bodies, love ourselves movement is right for you
eating disorders, men's and women's issues, mental illness, myths and stereotypes, prevention, recovery, social media, youth
Life of Bria creator tackles tough issues with comics, graphic art
August 28th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Life of Bria creator tackles tough issues with comics, graphic art)
‘Life of Bria’ creator and illustrator Sabrina Symington has published five graphic novels and posts her work online, tackling everyday life, and topics like ‘coming out’ and ‘trans sports’
art and music and creativity, LGBTQ2 issues, social media, writing and reflection, youth
Web of culture: Building online mental health resources for northern youth in BC
June 20th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Web of culture: Building online mental health resources for northern youth in BC)
Valerie Ward’s research with Indigenous youth living in northern B.C. explores whether existing online mental health resources are age and culturally appropriate
art and music and creativity, community development, harm reduction, health determinants, indigenous, mental health, mental illness, research, social media, suicide and suicide prevention, youth
Social media data could be goldmine for predicting mental illness, researchers say
March 6th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Social media data could be goldmine for predicting mental illness, researchers say)
A team of researchers from France and Canada will explore the use of social media data to help detect and monitor individuals potentially at risk of mental health issues
Love Our Bodies campaign to raise awareness of eating disorders
January 28th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Love Our Bodies campaign to raise awareness of eating disorders)
The love our bodies, love ourselves! movement, brought to you by the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness campaign, is launched in February with activities and events taking place throughout the year
community development, eating disorders, health care, men's and women's issues, mental illness, myths and stereotypes, recovery, social media
