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Rheumatoid arthritis patients take to Reddit for mental health support

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Friday, November 27, 2020

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -According to a new Arthritis Research Canada study, rheumatoid arthritis patients are turning to Reddit a popular social media platform to discuss their mental health.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -According to a new Arthritis Research Canada study, rheumatoid arthritis patients are turning to Reddit a popular social media platform to discuss their mental health.
  • They discovered people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are using Reddit to talk about how managing their disease affects their mental health, relationships and social isolation, feelings of loss and emotional struggles.
  • Internet-based communities and online forums where patients discuss mental health experiences, seek advice, and receive peer-to-peer support may represent an authentic source of data for informing questions about the impacts of RA on mental health.
  • Arthritis Research Canada is leading research aimed at arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, new and better treatment, and improved quality of life.

Chil Wellness Announces Year-long Relationship With Arthritis Foundation

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

According to the Arthritis Foundation, two in three people diagnosed with arthritis are younger than 65.

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  • According to the Arthritis Foundation, two in three people diagnosed with arthritis are younger than 65.
  • At the same time, the DeMeritt family became very involved with the Arthritis Foundation early on to help raise money for the awareness of arthritis.
  • "After years of research and development, we are joining forces with the Arthritis Foundation to help people living with arthritis or pain find relief and elevate their quality of life," said Kevin DeMeritt, founder of Chil Wellness.
  • In 2019, the Arthritis Foundation released its first CBD guidance for adults living with arthritis to address top questions.

UPDATE: Yes, arthritis is a big deal, say people facing the diagnosis

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

More than 79 per cent of respondents in a recent poll by the Arthritis Society said people dont take the disease seriously.

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  • More than 79 per cent of respondents in a recent poll by the Arthritis Society said people dont take the disease seriously.
  • Arthritis is very serious, says Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society.
  • During September, the Arthritis Society is marking Arthritis Awareness Month by aiming to raise 1 million voices and $1 million in support of these six million people with arthritis.
  • The Arthritis Society is Canadas national charity dedicated to creating a world where people are free from the devastating effects of arthritis.

Yes, arthritis is a big deal, say people facing the diagnosis

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 25, 2020

More than 79 per cent of respondents in a recent poll by the Arthritis Society said people dont take the disease seriously.

Key Points: 
  • More than 79 per cent of respondents in a recent poll by the Arthritis Society said people dont take the disease seriously.
  • Arthritis is very serious, says Trish Barbato, President and CEO of the Arthritis Society.
  • During September, the Arthritis Society is marking Arthritis Awareness Month by aiming to raise 1 million voices and $1 million in support of these six million people with arthritis.
  • The Arthritis Society is Canadas national charity dedicated to creating a world where people are free from the devastating effects of arthritis.

Arthritis Research Canada creator and scientific director passes the baton to successor

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Dr. Esdaile is being praised for hisvisionary leadership in establishing Arthritis Research Canada, which has grown from one scientist, one student trainee, and an administrative staff in 2000 to the globally recognized and largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America that exists today.

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  • Dr. Esdaile is being praised for hisvisionary leadership in establishing Arthritis Research Canada, which has grown from one scientist, one student trainee, and an administrative staff in 2000 to the globally recognized and largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America that exists today.
  • The team has grown to more than 100 top research scientists and staff who represent a diverse set of disciplines and whose expertise uniquely positions Arthritis Research Canada to conduct research across the breadth of the 100 types of arthritis.
  • As Dr. Lacaille steps into her new role, she shares, "I am deeply honoured to be given the opportunity to take on the scientific leadership of Arthritis Research Canada.
  • Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution inNorth America.

September is Arthritis Awareness Month

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

VANCOUVER, Sept. 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Arthritis Research Canada has launched a month-long campaign to create awareness about the most costly chronic disease in this country: arthritis.

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  • VANCOUVER, Sept. 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Arthritis Research Canada has launched a month-long campaign to create awareness about the most costly chronic disease in this country: arthritis.
  • To dispel some of these stereotypes, Arthritis Research Canada's September awareness campaign will include the following:
    On September 4th at 11am PDT, join Arthritis Research Canada and Team Canada, Olympic snowboarder Spencer O'Brien for a Reddit AMA or "Ask Me Anything."
  • Enter our Facebook contest to win a $50 Tim Hortons gift card and help create awareness about arthritis and the critical need for life-saving arthritis research.
  • And go behind the scenes of arthritis research with Arthritis Research Canada's executive director to learn about alternatives to joint replacement surgery.