Grassroots group stresses the importance of talking about mental health
In an effort to draw attention to the growing mental health crisis in teens and young adults, the Yetta Nashman Jewish Family Institute is holding an educational conference in Toronto geared towards parents and their children.
Breaking the stigma on perinatal mental health issues
Experts took part in an event held on Feb. 6 at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation in Toronto, to break the Jewish community’s stigma against mental health issues during and after pregnancy.
Short film explores mental health issues and violence
Lead actor, and write Al Bernstein dives into the arena of mental illness in his short film.
Sister’s suicide subject of starkly honest documentary
Hope Litoff, through film, tries to uncover the reason her talented, beautiful sister decided to take her life.
Mom launches mental-health centre for young adults
Mental illness can be complex, particularly when it presents during the teen years. About eight years ago, Donna Green was immersed in a chaotic quest to find treatment for her then-16-year-old daughter Stella, who was exhibiting paralyzing anxiety and depression. “We couldn’t find in-depth assessment in Toronto. It was just not to be found,” said […]
Beyond medications for dementia
The pharmaceutical products available for improvement of memory and judgment are often helpful in some individuals, but even when they are effective, they do not “cure” the cognitive impairment, writes Dr. Michael Gordon
Youth programs director helps IDF orphans cope with loss
A Q&A with Shlomi Nahumson, the director of youth programs at the Israel Defence Forces Widows and Orphans (IDFWO) organization
Alcoholism: a problem we can’t ignore
Alcoholism and other forms of addiction are just as prevalent among Jews as they are in other communities, and we actively do harm when we pretend we’re immune
Theatre project promotes discussion on mental health
Project X Performance has found a whole new way to sensitize the public to mental illness
Concert to benefit kids inspired by Robin Williams
An upcoming concern in Toronto in support of the Psychology Foundation of Canada was born in the shadow of Robin Williams’ suicide
