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828 Days

September 28, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

When their daughter fell ill, the parents of Abigale Latoszek were filled with fear and uncertainty, but they never expected cancer.

Eating Disorders happen in people of all sizes
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‘Eating disorders aren’t linear’

February 24, 2022 Sarah Lewis 0

“Once you have it, it will be with you for the rest of your life” […]

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It only takes a small group of dedicated citizens to make real change

January 27, 2022 Sarah Lewis 0

A local woman protests outside the hearings and trials of accused sex offenders in hopes of bringing awareness to sexual violence in the province. Newfoundland Sexual Assault Crisis Prevention Centre, provide support for survivors with […]

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‘It affects us monthly’: Veterinarians address mental health

March 22, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Causes and solutions for vets’ mental health problems and high suicide rates still being researched.

Rebecca Gifford from Clarke's Beach, NL, studies social wrok at Memorial University. She says it's important not to define people by their mental illness. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker
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Words that hurt

February 4, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.

The chain of consistent services for people with Down syndrome across the province is broken. More consistency is needed, says Rob Harvey from the NLDSS. Photo illustration by Henrike Wilhelm
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More consistency needed

October 29, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Support for people with Down syndrome in NL has improved, but more can be done.

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Siblings are not to be neglected during Eating Disorder Awareness Week

January 25, 2018 Ashley Sheppard 2

Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador presents “Eating Disorders and its Effects on Siblings.”

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