Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition associated with significant emotional dysregulation, impaired impulse control, and instability in interpersonal relationships and self-concept. Although BPD affects a substantial proportion of the population in Canada, it remains underrecognized, stigmatized, and insufficiently addressed within mental health systems. Individuals with BPD often experience persistent emotional intensity, […]
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This Christmas, we are reminded that the true meaning of the season lies in compassion, dignity, and the unwavering belief that every human being deserves to be protected, valued, and loved. At the Belomarkovic Charitable Foundation, our mission guides us every day—to stand beside those who cannot stand alone, to defend the rights of vulnerable […]
Every year on December 3rd, the world comes together to observe the International Day for People with Disabilities — a day dedicated to promoting understanding, advancing inclusion, and celebrating the countless contributions of people with disabilities in every part of society.This year, the official global theme “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress” calls on […]
The International Day of Mental Illness stands as an important reminder that mental health deserves the same attention, care, and compassion as physical health. For many, living with mental illness means navigating challenges that are often unseen—but deeply felt. Today, we honour their strength while acknowledging the work still needed to build a more understanding […]
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, observed every year on September 10th. It is an initiative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in cooperation with the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the need and obligation of suicide prevention activities on a global level. Every 40 seconds, someone somewhere in the world […]
According to research by UNICEF mental illnesses among young people are on the rise: It is estimated that 1 in 7 young people worldwide between the ages of 10 and 19 are living with a diagnosed mental disorder. Every year, around 46,000 children and youth worldwide commit suicide. This means that a young life has […]
Dementia is on the rise. With the global aging of the population it is becoming more and more common in our society every day. Extending life expectancy and increasing the share of the elderly population has led to an increase in the frequency of dementia and it’s most common form, Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is […]
For the last two years, fully-abled children and youth have struggled with school closures and forced online learning. Even though we are a highly virtual and digital society, prior to a year and a half ago, the thought of ushering our youngest generation to the computer in solitude for screen-time education was downright insane. Children […]
International Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10, the day the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948. Then, for the first time in the history of mankind, the right of all people to life, liberty, and security was recognized without distinction. The Declaration states that each person […]
The year-end holidays are a season of gift-giving, goodwill, and celebration. People around the globe celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and other holidays during this period. Gifts have been picked, wrapped are placed beneath a Christmas tree to be opened on Christmas day. This is a time filled with festivities, family, friends, and happiness. For many of […]