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Youth and depression: Why it's crucial to intervene early
Part One of a four-part series on depression and anxiety among children and youth Shilpa Narayan was 14 years old when the distress she had tried to hide for years erupted into tears after a teacher...
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Youth and depression: The terrible mental toll on young refugees
Part Two of a four-part series on depression and anxiety among children and youth At a program run out of Cougar Creek Elementary School in Surrey, kids are sitting in classrooms drawing expressions on...
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Youth and depression: Building supports in schools
Part Three of a four-part series on depression and anxiety among children and youth When B.C. students returned to school last fall, it was to a curriculum that for the first time included...
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Youth and depression: The children suffering in silence of selective mutism
Part Four of a four-part series on depression and anxiety among children and youth Clare Killam is a typical Grade 3 student. She competes in gymnastics, trades Shopkins toys with her friends on the...
View ArticleJohann Hari's new book says depression causes not all chemistry
A few years ago, author Johann Hari in his book Chasing the Screams faced off against the commonly held beliefs around what causes addiction. Now, the celebrated journalist and TED Talks video...
View ArticleStudy of antidepressants taken by pregnant moms shows benefits to 12-year-old...
Children whose mothers took a class of antidepressant drugs while they were pregnant scored higher on computerized tests to measure thinking and memory, according to the initial results of a study. In...
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Book review: Escaping the Rabbit Hole tells of B.C. woman's battle with...
Escaping the Rabbit Hole: My Journey Through Depression By Tracey Maxfield (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, February, 2018) Author Tracey Maxfield. We all have our moments of sadness,...
View Article'Sliver of hope': How former Canuck Corey Hirsch overcame mental health crisis
To former Vancouver Canucks goalie Corey Hirsch, the cut of skate blades on ice, the hammer of stick and puck, the clear, cold air of the rink is home. It is calm. Read More
View ArticleNeuroscientist calls whole 'Blue Monday' equation 'rubbish'
If you've heard that the third Monday of January, known as "Blue Monday," is the saddest day of the year, or that through some dark magic the date has power over your life or mood, don't believe it....
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