Introduction to the special issue "Social Workers": What Role Do They Play in Promoting Public Health? Coordinated by Maryse Karrer, Project Manager for Health Education, Department of...

Most of the social determinants of health take shape outside the healthcare system, in people’s living and working conditions. Health promotion was designed to foster greater health...

The occupations and sectors most prone to psychological distress at work are intermediate professions, finance, and public administration. This finding comes from the Samotrace survey...

Canada is one of the pioneers in social marketing. François Lagarde is a professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Montreal and an expert on this concept. He presents a concrete...

One of the National Solidarity Fund for Autonomy's missions is to fund initiatives, pilot projects, and research aimed at promoting the health of older adults and people with...

Disability: What Are We Talking About? There are many definitions of disability, and they have evolved over time. The classification based on medical conditions has been replaced by a...

Taking into account the needs of people with disabilities is not just about passing a law; it’s about changing society’s overall perception of disability. This is the firm belief of...

“Prevention messages are not tailored to young people with intellectual disabilities,” notes Éric Marchandet, a sociologist, parent of a child with a disability, and president of an...

When she was training to become a midwife, she was told she would never be able to practice. Twenty years later, Béatrice Idiard-Chamois, who has a disability and uses a wheelchair, is a...

Due to a lack of time and resources, people with disabilities who require care generally do not receive the care, attention, or support they need. According to Élisabeth Zucman, there is...