Tracey Maxfield
Apparently it is not recognised in Canada until November, and then they only recognise it for 1 week!
* 280,000 students are physically attacked in school every month
* 43% of students fear harassment in the bathroom
* 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally and physically
* 1 out of 5 students admit to being a bully or participating in bullying behaviour
#helptraceystopbullying #stopbullying
#teensmentalillness #teensmentalhealth #stopteensuicide
“Grief is itself a medicine.” ~William Cowper Grief as defined by Merriam-Webster is: (a) a deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement (b) a cause of such suffering. But the truth is, it is so much more than this. Grief and bereavement have been studied throughout the years
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about dementia myths and misconceptions Advances in health care and technology has enhanced longevity, and people are healthier and living longer than ever before. This has resulted in an increased prevalence of dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease International & WHO, 2012). Dementia is highly
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about the emotional responses to a diagnosis of dementia At the first World Health Organization Ministerial Conference on ‘Global Action Against Dementia’ (2015), Margaret Chan (Director General, WHO), opened with this statement: “I can think of no other disease so deeply dreaded by
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2TQf4IiKxM[/embedyt] We spend about one-third of our lives doing it. It is an important part of our daily routine. It is essential for our health and well being and is as essential to our survival as food and water. What is it? It is sleep, a naturally recurring state
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about caring for someone in the final stage of dementia Research indicates, that following diagnosis, the average life expectancy of a person living with dementia is approximately five to ten years depending on the type and severity of the dementia. Over time,
Dementia aware: what you need to know about concussion and the risk of developing dementia What do football players, soccer players, ice hockey players and soldiers have in common? They are all at increased risk of experiencing repeated concussions, also called traumatic brain injury, and consequently, have an increased
