Stigma and violence myths about mental illness discussed
Val Farmer cites Surgeon General findings on public attitudes toward schizophrenia and mental illness. He notes media stereotypes fuel stigma, harming access to housing and jobs, and urges accurate understanding and treatment. The piece references campaigns, a TV show backlash, and provides contact details for more information.
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United States
ABC Television
Surgeon General
Vio
Valfarmer.com
Val Farmer
MeritCare
Fargo
Rapid City
Free Senior Day at Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin
Austin schedules a Free Senior Day at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum on June 6 from 8 30 a m to 4 p m with a sandwich lunch for 5 and shuttle service across grounds. Events include threshing bees and old fashioned sing alongs. Handi van requires 10 registrations. May 12 to June 20 marks 40 days of moderate activity with journals and a recognition pin after completion. May 12 also features Sneaker Day and activity prompts. Contact Catherine Larocque at 859 2720 for details.
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Austin
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
McGregor
Southend
Directorate
Diane Bairstow
Kopper Kettle
Choy’s
Catherine Larocque
Rossburn and District Services
Parkland KidSport funds 37 children this spring
Parkland region will fund 37 children with KidSport grants totaling 2415.00 to offset registration fees for soccer baseball softball and tae kwondo. Dauphin Russell Waywayseecappo Winnipegosis Ste Rose Grandview and Ochre River athletes benefit as Parkland reaches full funding under a 200.00 per child per year cap.
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Shane Ray
Parkland
Parkland KidSport
Parkland Sport
Dauphin
Russell
Waywayseecappo
Winnipegosis
Ste. Rose
Grandview
Ochre River
KidSport
Parkland Sport Council
Parkland KidSport Fund
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Service For
KidSport Fund
Parkland Region
Polo Park
Wellington
Berry
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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