Compulsive Gambling and Loto-Québec

07/20/2018 Raymond Viger 0

Even though it’s been a while since I’ve torn my shirt, as the saying goes in French, over this issue, how Québec manages its provincial lottery system is one of the things our government should not be proud of. By Raymond Viger  Media articles have […] See more

Literature: A Trip to Manikanetish (Part I)

07/13/2018 The Social Eyes 0

For three years, Naomi Fontaine taught French at the high school in Uashat, an Innu reserve very close to Sept-Îles. Her classes abounded with brilliant, captivating teenagers. They were inspiring models of resilience. By Alexandra Duchaine “My students faced seemingly insurmountable odds, difficulties which adults […] See more

Symptoms of Depression

07/04/2018 Raymond Viger 1

Physical Sleep cycle disrupted (insomnia, constant sleeping) Change in appetite (bulimia, overeating, undereating) Change in energy level (extreme fatigue, hyperactivity) Psychological Inability to find pleasure in anything Loss of interest in anything and everything Sadness Irritability, anger, rage Loss of sexual desire Frequent mood swings: […] See more

Mourning and Loss as Triggers

06/04/2018 Raymond Viger 2

Any difficult loss we experience in life comes at an emotional cost. Feelings build up. You have to take the time to let those feelings out into the open. The human mechanism includes safety valves: venting is in our nature. Frustration, anger, feelings of abandonment […] See more

Sex Ed: Are We Missing Out? (Part I)

05/25/2018 The Social Eyes 0

Since 2001, sex ed has not been a compulsory subject in our schools. Young Quebecers get their information on this topic in different ways. Some attend conferences; others speak with their parents or surf the web to get answers to their questions. By Mélina Soucy […] See more