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Work remains to be done in HIV prevention and treatment

April 17th, 2013 | Posted by ccsadmin in people first radio - (Comments Off)

New research finds implications for two groups affected by HIV and AIDS—women and gay men

picture 470New research presented at conferences in Victoria and Vancouver this month have highlighted several challenges related to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in the province of British Columbia. The findings are particularly important to the well-being of two groups that have often been described as particularly vulnerable to HIV infection: gay and bisexual men; and women. (more…)

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From the streets to a home and a new life

March 21st, 2013 | Posted by ccsadmin in people first radio - (Comments Off)

Housing First approaches prove to be effective and can change lives

picture 466A three-year-long intensive multi-city study looking into the effectiveness of Housing First approaches is due to end on March 31, 2013. The federal government funded the research through its Mental Health Commission of Canada initiative. The At Home/Chez Soi project has proven—in interim results [opens to PDF]—to (1) improve the lives of those who are homeless and have a mental illness; (2) make better use of public dollars-especially for those who are high service users; (3) be able to be implemented across Canada; and (4) demonstrate that a cross ministry approach that combines health, housing, social services with non profit and private sector partners is required to solve chronic homelessness. (more…)

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“No justification” for tobacco

February 21st, 2013 | Posted by ccsadmin in people first radio - (Comments Off)

Errol Povah’s long struggle for a tobacco-free world

picture 454Several years ago, Errol Povah crossed Canada on a “journey for a tobacco-free world“–which he also described as a “cross-Canada shore-to-shore ‘run, walk or crawl’ awareness and fund-raising event.” It wasn’t the beginning of his anti-tobacco activism, but represented an escalation of his almost life-long advocacy and activism to end the damages associated with tobacco. (more…)

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High profile visit shines a spotlight on youth issues

February 21st, 2013 | Posted by ccsadmin in people first radio - (Comments Off)

Laureen Harper, wife of Canada’s prime minister, and Ottawa city councillor Allan Hubley praise the programs of Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau downtown drop-in centre

picture 456METRO NEWS OTTAWA, February 11, 2013

After years of neglect, youth mental illness is getting the attention it desperately needs, said Laureen Harper as she toured Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau downtown drop-in centre on February 11, 2013. (more…)

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Winterproofing your mental health

February 14th, 2013 | Posted by ccsadmin in people first radio - (Comments Off)

Some 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

picture 452Whether you believe that or not, it’s never a bad time to reflect on how time-of-year stresses and opportunities can affect your mental health. HeretoHelp.bc.ca, British Columbia’s nationally-acclaimed website on mental health and substance use, offers 8 tips to winterproof your mental well-being.

“These tips are great for everyone, but even more so if you live with or at risk of a mental illness,” says Sarah Hamid-Balma, HeretoHelp’s coordinator at the Canadian Mental Health Association. (more…)

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A passion for prevention

January 31st, 2013 | Posted by ccsadmin in people first radio - (Comments Off)

Loving our bodies and ourselves is the focus of eating disorders prevention efforts

picture 447bThe Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign is launched the first full week in February with activities and events taking place throughout the year.  It’s a British Columbia province-wide effort to raise awareness around prevention and early intervention of eating disorders as well as media literacy, resiliency, building healthy body image and self-esteem.

You are invited to take part in supporting the ongoing Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves movement in promoting health and preventing disordered eating and eating disorders. (more…)

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