5 FAQs

5 FAQs
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Welcome to 5 FAQs, an EHN Canada Podcast.For each episode, we scour the internet for the five most frequently asked questions about a specific topic related to mental health and addiction. Then we go to the experts to get the answers.5 FAQs is created and produced by EHN Canada, the country's largest network of publicly funded and private treatment services for addiction, trauma, and mental health.Learn more about the work we do at edgewoodhealthnetwork.com.
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The podcast explores various themes including mental health and addiction, public speaking anxiety, neuroscience, leadership dynamics, navigating mental health care, and adult ADHD. For example, episodes cover the psychology behind public speaking anxiety and its impact on leaders, as well as misconceptions about brain function related to mental health.

Welcome to 5 FAQs, an EHN Canada Podcast.
For each episode, we scour the internet for the five most frequently asked questions about a specific topic related to mental health and addiction. Then we go to the experts to get the answers.
5 FAQs is created and produced by EHN Canada, the country’s largest network of publicly funded and private treatment services for addiction, trauma, and mental health.
Learn more about the work we do at edgewoodhealthnetwork.com.
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Sydney Marcoux, MSW, RSW, Clinical Director at Victim Services of Durham Region, to unpack the realities of gender-based violence and its far-reaching impact. From recognizing early warning signs to supporting survivors with compassion, Sydney helps us separate fact from misconception, while shedding light on the emotional, psychological, and social challenges people face when seeking help.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL ANSWER:
- What exactly is gender-based violence, and how does it differ from other forms of violence or abuse?
- What are some early signs someone might be experiencing gender-based violence, and how can loved ones safely offer support?
- How does trauma from gender-based violence affect someone’s long-term emotional and psychological well-being?
- What role does shame or stigma play in preventing people from seeking help after experiencing gender-based violence?
- What resources and approaches can make a difference in supporting survivors and fostering safer communities?
Learn more about the amazing work that Sydney does here: www.victimservicesdurham.ca/home
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