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When trauma takes its toll, a very private CBC reporter goes public with his pain

January 25th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on When trauma takes its toll, a very private CBC reporter goes public with his pain)

LostOnArrival_OnePager_UpdatedwithTrailer[2]pfr-banner-post-1For three decades, his radio and television reports have brought the country and the world into Canadian homes. But “Curt Petrovich, CBC News” has been silent for two years now, on medical leave while he struggles with debilitating PTSD

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

December 8th, 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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Brendan McLeod’s OCD journey in Brain is hilarious, heartbreaking and hopeful

November 16th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Brendan McLeod’s OCD journey in Brain is hilarious, heartbreaking and hopeful)

banner pfrBrain is a hilarious, heartbreaking monologue about consciousness, mental illness and friendship from award-winning novelist and former Canadian SLAM poetry champion, Brendan McLeod

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Diversity: Tailored and culturally appropriate mental health services are needed

October 24th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Diversity: Tailored and culturally appropriate mental health services are needed)

New research conducted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada makes a powerful case for the social and economic imperative of responding to the unique needs of immigrant, refugee, ethno-cultural and racialized populations, including racialized populations born in Canada

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Collaboration vital in providing mental health care for kids in northern, rural BC

October 19th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Collaboration vital in providing mental health care for kids in northern, rural BC)

picture 699banner pfrChild psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Burkey on challenges and opportunities, and lessons learned from interventions in low- and middle-income countries that can make a difference

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