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The National Scientists concerned Alzheimer's research will fail
A series of failed drug trials have experts fearing they may be back to square one when it comes to treating the disease.
- 2018
- 00:06:25
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- Added on: 10/15/2018
The National Gaming disorder now a disease according to WHO
For a diagnosis to be made, the negative effects of too much gaming must continue for at least a year. However, the World Health Organization says only one to three per cent of gamers meet the criteria.
- 2018
- 00:02:50
- 13-14
- Added on: 09/12/2018
The National Recovery school designed to help teens struggling with addiction
A recovery school in Barrie, Ont., that was designed to help teens struggling with addiction was shut down, and now there are calls to create one in B.C.
- 2018
- 00:03:15
- 15-17
- Added on: 09/12/2018
News in Review - September 2018 Oh Cannabis: Canada Legalizes Pot
The government of Canada is legalizing the sale and use of recreational marijuana for people 19 years of age and up (18 in Alberta and Quebec) as of October 17, 2018. That makes Canada only the second country in the world to legalize pot. There will be strict regulations surrounding where the drug can be consumed, bought and grown. But ...
- 2018
- 00:16:55
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- Added on: 09/10/2018
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CBC Short Docs Fourth Period Burnout
Three teens document how they’re overwhelmed by high expectations and pressure to succeed. High school students today have to balance heavy workloads at school with increasing pressure to succeed. Fourth Period Burnout pools the creative energies of three youth — Juliette (16), Daniel (18) and Theresa (15) — and their mentor, Madison Thomas, to create a short documentary about their ...
- 2018
- 00:14:57
- 13-14
- Added on: 08/13/2018
The National Mental health spotlighted by Toronto shooting
Experts are warning against drawing a direct link between mental illness and violence. They believe doing so can stigmatize others when using a broad brush approach on a matter that's much more complicated.
- 2018
- 00:04:14
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- Added on: 08/03/2018
The National How Montreal police and the city's homeless are building a better relationship
It's part of an initiative started after a homeless man was killed by police last year. The goal is to ensure it never happens again.
- 2018
- 00:06:46
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- Added on: 07/11/2018
CBC Docs POV Love, Hope & Autism
Based on home movies, Love, Hope & Autism is an extraordinarily intimate look inside a family as they deal with autism from birth to adulthood — and agonize over what happens next. The film exposes the powerful effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on a family, from the strain on the marriage to the inevitable shift in family dynamics.
- 2018
- 00:45:01
- 15-17
- Added on: 07/04/2018
The National Crisis of suicide and violence leaves remote community begging for help
There's a crisis of violence and suicide in northern Canada, according to the remote community of Pangnirtung, which is now begging for help.
- 2018
- 00:02:02
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/03/2018
The National Service dogs won't get funding without a national standard
Service dogs in Canada won't get funding from the federal government without a national standard — and that's unlikely to happen anytime soon, after a group aiming to establish those guidelines was disbanded. Veterans Affairs is now taking over, but some people suffering from PTSD aren't optimistic.
- 2018
- 00:02:42
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- Added on: 05/23/2018
CBC Docs POV After The Sirens
The latest reports show that one in four paramedics in Canada will develop PTSD in the course of their careers, and the suicide rates amongst paramedics are five times the national average. But despite increased public awareness around PTSD, there is still surprisingly little support for these civilian workers. While understanding and support of the disorder has improved over the ...
- 2018
- 00:44:10
- 15-17
- Added on: 04/17/2018
The National Canadian hospital takes action to prevent delirium
The Hamilton Health Sciences Centre is taking action to try and prevent delirium before the condition takes hold of the patient. It's being done using a program developed in the U.S. called the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). Each year in Canada 200,000 people who go to hospital may experience delirium, a serious disturbance in mental ability that can leave ...
- 2018
- 00:06:37
- 15-17
- Added on: 04/13/2018
CBC Docs POV The Caregivers' Club
Relatives of dementia victims call themselves members of "the club no one wants to join." The Caregivers' Club follows three families on a devastating but ultimately inspiring journey thousands of families will be forced to take as Canada ages. Their stories go far beyond the practical problems of navigating the healthcare system, and into the psychological challenges of coping with the deterioration ...
- 2018
- 00:44:13
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/16/2018
News in Review - December 2017 Mind, Body and Spirit: Exploring Healthy Options
The Canadian government considers this country to be in a health crisis. Obesity, diabetes, cancer and mental health issues are on the rise and taking a toll on the country’s health services. But we can all take steps now to live a healthier and longer life. The CBC’s health reporter Christine Birak takes us through just a few of the ...
- 2017
- 00:12:20
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- Added on: 12/20/2017
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News in Review - December 2017 Disability in Demand: Hiring People with Autism
Those with autism have not always been considered good candidates for the workforce. But that’s changing now. Employers are realizing that the unique qualities of an autistic mind can make for an employee who excels in certain thinking patterns. And that means a largely unemployable portion of the population is suddenly in demand. That’s not an accident. One firm in ...
- 2017
- 00:14:37
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- Added on: 12/20/2017
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News in Review - December 2017 Crisis on Campus: Mental Health Demands Surge
There’s an increasing demand for mental health services on college and university campuses across Canada. That’s because the latest statistics show that one in five post-secondary students suffers from some kind of mental health issue. It can range from feeling overwhelmed to depression and suicidal thoughts. The number of students seeking counselling is multiplying so fast, colleges and universities are ...
- 2017
- 00:12:48
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- Added on: 12/20/2017
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News in Review - December 2017 The Forgotten Soldier: Helping Veterans with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be better understood these days, but those who have it often still suffer alone. Jim Lowther served in the Canadian Army, but when he left the service he found his nightmares still dogged him. His search for help brought him to others who were also suffering. So Lowther launched VETS Canada – a network of ...
- 2017
- 00:12:24
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- Added on: 12/20/2017
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The Fifth Estate Cross Lake: "This Is Where I Live"
Last winter, five young people killed themselves in the northern Indigenous community of Cross Lake, Manitoba. In the weeks that followed 140 more attempted suicide. Cross Lake declared a state of emergency. The Fifth Estate went to Cross Lake to find out why and spent nine months there, talking to people, filming – and giving young people their own cameras to tell ...
- 2017
- 00:59:24
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- Added on: 10/26/2017
Marketplace Superweed: What’s really in today’s marijuana?
As Canada prepares to legalize marijuana, the Marketplace team takes a closer look at today's weed. They test what's being sold right now, and find out that what's missing should alarm you. They also head to Colorado, where weed is legal, and hook up volunteers to EEG machines to find out what happens to your brain on drugs.
- 2016
- 00:22:34
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- Added on: 09/18/2017
Firsthand Lost on Arrival: Me, the Mounties & PTSD
The lifetime prevalence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in war journalists is 28.6% — 3.5 times the general population. In 2014, longtime CBC journalist Curt Petrovich was diagnosed with PTSD. This insightful film captures his courageous efforts to rebuild himself from the inside out. From running marathons to experimental MDMA treatments, Curt tries anything to stop the traumatic images ...
- 2017
- 00:44:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/11/2017
CBC Short Docs Numbers Guy
Showman, scholar, savant... cashier? Meet David Teitel, a man who knows more about numbers than you could ever imagine. He's worked as a cashier at health food stores since the mid-1980s. He enjoys sharing history facts, baseball statistics and arithmetic with customers — he’s famous for his numbers knowledge. After dropping out of school and struggling with mental illness, David ...
- 2017
- 00:21:28
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/16/2017
Keeping Canada Safe Keeping Canada Safe, Episode 5
A police task force in Quebec City undertakes the suspenseful, chilling arrest of a suspected child pornographer. Canadian Forces fighter jet pilots in Cold Lake engage in a thrilling mid-air dogfight to test their response in the event of enemy attack. A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Officer engages in high-speed pursuit of a truck on an Alberta highway — and finds ...
- 2017
- 00:21:57
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- Added on: 06/06/2017
The National Jurors and PTSD (Part 2 of 2)
Jury duty is a civic duty. But some jurors say they've been traumatized by disturbing evidence, and their condition is largely ignored by the courts. Part 2 of 2.
- 2017
- 00:04:47
- 15-17
- Added on: 06/01/2017
The National Jurors and PTSD (Part 1 of 2)
Jury duty is a civic duty. But some jurors say they've been traumatized by disturbing evidence, and their condition is largely ignored by the courts. Part 1 of 2.
- 2017
- 00:13:07
- 15-17
- Added on: 06/01/2017
We Are Canada We Are Canada, Episode 5
A rock musician uses music to battle youth suicide and inspire hope; a millennial is making democracy cool; and an ingenious program that inspires troubled teens to stay in school. In this episode: Robb Nash, Caro Loutfi and Gabriel Lopez.
- 2017
- 00:44:08
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/24/2017
