By Alexandra Grenier For many Quebecers, Christian funeral rites hold no secrets. But what about other religions? The Social Eyes presents an introduction to Hindu funeral rites and traditions. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, Canada counted more than 500,000 Hindus. And this number […] See more
On July 25th, 2018, Riley Fairholm, 17, who had a history of depression, told his loved ones he didn’t want to live anymore. He then went outside in the middle of the night, waving an air gun, waving it around, shouting and screaming along a […] See more
The goal of Humain Avant Tout (Human Above All) is to reduce the taboos surrounding mental health; to break the isolation; to give back hope; and to incite people to ask for help. The organization broadcasts first-person accounts from people who have lived through psychological difficulties, […] See more
By Colin McGregor Québec’s Suicide Prevention Week is January 30th to February 5th. In Québec, three times more people take their own lives than die in road accidents. That’s 3 suicides a day. As well, the highest suicide rates are among men between the ages […] See more
Self-Expression Through the Arts The young person on the precipice of suicide is isolated, alone, focused on the self. Communicating with the outside world is difficult. At our community drop-in centre, we’ve created a milieu in which we can accommodate young people. They are given […] See more
The human psyche is not a world of straight lines and precise systems. It is a maze, full of nooks and crannies. Its pathways harbor mysterious dark corners and challenging obstacles; turnoffs leading to sudden glimpses of glory, or of shame. One never knows what […] See more
Help the sufferer to understand that they have been cut off from the help and support that is there for them from those closest to them. With the suicidal person, create a list of significant contacts that can be available in dark times. Usually, the […] See more
He grabs her by the arm. He looks her straight in the eye. He moves his lips forward towards hers. He forces a kiss. She makes it understood that she isn’t interested. He continues anyway. Another very clear refusal. He can’t accept her rejection, no […] See more
By holding a paintbrush, a camera or a pen, marginalized persons discover unsuspected strengths and passions. They rekindle their own self-confidence, not to mention their taste for dreaming dreams. In prison, on the street, in youth centres and at halfway houses, art can spark a […] See more
As I write these lines, we’re learning that legendary Québec singer Michel Louvain has died. In his obituary, we read that he leaves behind his partner of 25 years, Mario Théberge. Even if it was the worst kept secret in the history of Québec entertainment, […] See more
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