The new field of naturopathic medicine may soon face an existential crisis as a key accreditor for these college program titles. Last week, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity voted 12 to zero against renewing the Council on Natural Medical Education’s recognition due to concerns about student outcomes at member institutions. While … Read more
Fraser Place says gender confirmation surgery will finally allow her to feel comfortable in her body. But the 26-year-old Montrealer says that feeling of comfort feels far away. Recently, GrS Montreal, the only clinic in Quebec offering fully subsidized gender confirmation surgeries, announced that a change in provincial funding would delay wait times — possibly … Read more
Open this image in the gallery: Fraser Place in Ottawa on March 20. Changes in provincial funding will delay surgery wait times – possibly by years.Spencer Colby / Canadian Press Fraser Place says gender confirmation surgery will finally allow her to feel comfortable in her body. But the 26-year-old Montrealer says that feeling of comfort … Read more
According to the German Society for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychiatry and Neurology (DGPPN), around 17.8 million adults, one in three, suffer from a mental illness every year. Of these, only 18.9% receive treatment each year. Nia* is one of them. “It’s not as easy as asking for help. It’s not as easy as admitting to … Read more