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Nanaimo demonstration and march part of National Day of Action on overdose crisis

February 26th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo demonstration and march part of National Day of Action on overdose crisis)

picture 739pfr-banner-post-1Concerned citizens march in Nanaimo on February 21, 2017, in solidarity with cities across Canada struggling with effective responses to the growing opioid overdose crisis

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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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Why is everyone talking about painkillers, but not about pain?

January 18th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Why is everyone talking about painkillers, but not about pain?)

pfr-banner-post-1Brock University professor Dan Malleck says that while concern about addictive painkillers is strong, concern about the broader social causes of pain should be even stronger

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Is it time to winter-proof your mental health?

January 16th, 2017 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Is it time to winter-proof your mental health?)

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banner pfrSome people say mid-winter is the most depressing time of year—when cold and dark days, holiday bills, and already-lapsed new year’s resolutions catch up with us

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Acquired brain injury in children and youth the focus of #Nanaimo seminar

November 18th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Acquired brain injury in children and youth the focus of #Nanaimo seminar)

pfr-banner-post-1Nanaimo Brain Injury Society hosted experts in the field of acquired brain injury assessment, diagnosis, symptom management and return to play/academics, at a public seminar

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Overcoming barriers to accessing methamphetamine treatment

September 9th, 2016 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Overcoming barriers to accessing methamphetamine treatment)

banner pfrTreatment 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

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