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People with hearing impairments face a real uphill battle. [Interview]
Interview with Dominique Dufournet, president of the Bucodes-SurdiFrance association. Having become hard of hearing following a sudden loss of hearing at age 46, Dominique Dufournet...
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The Invisibles [Cinésanté].
Sébastien Lifshitz’s 2012 film *Les invisibles*, which has been widely acclaimed and won numerous awards, gives a voice to men and women who speak openly about their homosexuality.
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The ecological approach in action in France and Quebec.
The ecological approach drives interventions across a continuum ranging from those provided within a microenvironment (e.g., the home) to those offered in broader contexts (local...
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Stigmatization, homophobia, and scapegoats.
The suicide rate is higher among young people who are discovering that they are gay or bisexual. The realization of this "difference" from prevailing societal norms causes suffering that...
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A city in Quebec is creating public awareness posters featuring people with intellectual disabilities.
In Gatineau, Quebec, people with intellectual disabilities selected the words and images that would help them connect with the messages conveyed by public health posters.
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A visual guide to preventing medication errors.
The Visual Prescription is unique in that it was developed by users in collaboration with professionals at a community center. It enables people who have difficulty reading and/or...
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Youth: Sex education is a prerequisite for prevention.
Through an overview of the changes made to AIDS prevention efforts targeting young people since the start of the epidemic, the authors—a physician and the director of the Regional Center...
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To help the public distinguish between mental health issues and violence.
Contrary to popular belief, people with mental health disorders are more often victims than perpetrators of violence. The stereotype that mental illness is dangerous remains deeply...
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Aging: Is it a family matter?
Following an overview of demographic trends among this age group (60 and older) in France—particularly by department—and the resulting implications for health and social services, this...
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The Elders of the Fields. A Report.
An overview of the "Aînés Ruraux," a nationwide network of clubs for rural retirees organized by the Mutualité Sociale Agricole, and the services and activities available through this...