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Mental Health: Seeking Help in the Tamil Community

WebApproximately 20% of Canadians under the age of 65 will experience a mental health problem in a given year. Within the Tamil community, many have witnessed traumatic events caused by political …

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5 Ways Tamil Foods Can Prevent And Reverse Diabetes

WebCheck out this interesting video on reversing diabetes with a plant-based diet. 2. Healthy Oils and Fats. Coconut oil, ghee and sesame oil are among the main oils in …

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Be Inspired By These Mental Health Resources

WebMental health is commonly unheard of in South Asian culture. Moreso, discussing mental health is considered a taboo in many Tamil households. That being said, we are both …

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Scarborough Health Network Hires Full-Time Tamil Speaking …

WebMaria Henrietta, Social Worker in the Outpatient Mental Health Department at Scarborough Health Network, is working closely with all Tamil referrals to triage and provide care. In …

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Exploring the Mental Health of Women in the Canadian Tamil …

WebThe lack of literature on mental health promotion and prevention strategies is apparent despite the fact that health promotion and prevention has a significant effect in …

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Bridging Healthcare and Community: The Inspiring Story of …

WebThe Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is a hospital network located in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, overseeing the operations of three prominent …

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Mental Health Matters

WebAccording to Health Canada one in five Canadians will experience a mental health illness. Four in five will have a friend, family member or co-worker who will face this. Mental …

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Let's Talk About Mental Health

WebA year ago, I found my sister unconscious next to an empty bottle of pills. She was lucky. We were lucky. I couldn't sleep that night. I knew my sister wasn't well- …

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Ammas Who Lift: Why Tamil Women Should Exercise

WebAlways be removing barriers to fitness and health -- make things easy, fun and accessible. Pick activities you enjoy (as opposed to ones someone or the internet …

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ATI Foundation: Breaking Barriers and Uplifting Disabilities

WebEven today, the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illnesses is still an ongoing challenge. My mother wanted to share her knowledge and resources, which …

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Tamil Health Association

WebThe Tamil Health Association (THA) is a not-for-profit initiative based in the Greater Toronto Area. THA is committed to the Canadian Tamil community to support them in leading …

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Canadian Tamil Medical Association: Social Distancing During …

WebOn March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. A terminology not to be taken lightly, with the expectation that many will fall ill …

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The Meaning of “3” in “Moonu”

WebSignificance of the title “3”. Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive illness) consists of three states: a high or ‘manic’ state, a low or ‘depressive’ state, and a …

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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)- What Women AND Men Need to …

WebHuman papillomavirus is a virus that causes cervical cancer and genital warts. Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in females. HPV can also cause …

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Panjiri, an Ancient Recipe with Amazing Health Benefits

WebRadiant Skin & hair health: Due to the enriched vitamin-A and E Panjiri is a great recipe to maintain healthy hair and skin. Learn more about its heatlh benefits here. How to make …

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Canadian Tamil Medical Association (CTMA)

WebCharitable Organization at Canadian Tamil Medical Association. The Canadian Tamil Medical Association (CTMA) is a charitable organization with the mandate of provide …

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WebMental health is not something that’s discussed openly in Tamil households so it was really hard for me to grasp what I was going through or speak about it with my …

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‘Senthoora’ Girl Raises Awareness for Mental Health with Debut

WebThe music video, directed and produced by Butterfly Squad, depicts a young girl who experiences trauma as a child, leading to depression and self-inflicted physical …

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Susana Sabaratnam

WebSusana Sabaratnam. I'm a radiation therapist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for the past 10 years. Beginning of this year, I had the opportunity to be a contestant on a realtiy …

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WebMeet Vijay Sappani: A Pharma Professional Who Created a Multibillion-Dollar Cannabis Business. Vijay Sappani is the founder of one of Canada’s largest cannabis …

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CTPA's "Toast to Success" Conference: Celebrating 15 Years of

WebWhat makes this year's conference particularly special is its emphasis on unconventional career paths. CTPA recognizes that success comes in many forms, and …

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