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“I’m proud to say I’m a woman in long-term recovery”

January 21st, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on “I’m proud to say I’m a woman in long-term recovery”)

people first media mixcloudAnn Dowsett-Johnston, journalist and author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, says that there are three main factors that influence how people drink: marketing, pricing and accessibility

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Gender-based analysis of drinking behaviours among university students

January 21st, 2018 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Gender-based analysis of drinking behaviours among university students)

picture 769people first media mixcloudSocial expectations of what male and female students should or should not do with respect to their own gender identities and gender relations directly affects their drinking patterns and health seeking behaviours

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins November 25th

November 20th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins November 25th)

people first media mixcloudThe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25th and ends on International Human Rights Day December 10th

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How to help when someone you know may have an eating disorder

January 31st, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on How to help when someone you know may have an eating disorder)

Picture1You may find it difficult and stressful to approach someone you care about who has an eating disorder. You may wonder what to say, or be worried about what will happen as a result

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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)

pfr-banner-post-1Eating 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

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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)

pfr-banner-post-1Are 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

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