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Head Forward episodes

September 30, 2016 Addicted Teens - How Adolescent Brains are Hijacked
Addiction can happen at any age—even in adolescence. The Director of Community Education and Research at the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, Dr. Jackie Smith, explains how to help teens facing substance dependency.
16 min
August 26, 2016 Role reversal: Caring for aging parents
Caring for an aging loved one is a very real possibility for all of us, as more than 1 in every 6 Canadians is now 64 or older. Audrey Miller from Elder Caring Inc. shares her expertise on how to help parents transition when more assistance is needed.
19 min
July 15, 2016 Healthy Employers Create Healthy Workplaces
It's nearly impossible to have a healthy workplace if the boss doesn't encourage it. Benefits by Design (BBD)'s Mike McClenahan, knows firsthand the importance of becoming a healthy employer and he shares all he's learned.
19 min
June 24, 2016 The Right Questions to Ask to Prevent Suicide
The hard but necessary questions to ask when a loved one has thoughts of suicide. The Centre for Suicide Prevention's Mara Grunau and Robert Olsen get frank about what words and services can truly help.
12 min
May 03, 2016 Workplace Wellness - It's more than you think with Dr. Graham Lowe
The health of a business and the people in it is about so much more than installing a staff room foosball table or paying for a gym membership for each employee. Leading workplace health and safety consultant Dr. Graham Lowe explains.
16 min

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