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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 24, 2016 | 36 Health SSO forum to feature variety of mental health experts The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) is hosting a free community forum in Oakville next Thursday (March 31). Titled, Strategies That Work: Building Balance, the forum is open to the public and will feature a variety of mental health experts and a panel discussion. "We are excited to present this community forum to the community in Oakville," Mary Alberti, CEO of SSO, said in a media release. "Our goal at SSO is to reach as many people as we can in Ontario. We are proud to give people in the Oakville area the opportunity to learn new strategies for wellness in all areas of life." Focus is complementary therapies The focus of the event is complementary therapies that, in addition to medications, can support recovery for mental illness. Those who attend will hear from peers and experts, ask questions and learn about new and effective strategies for wellness. Keynote speakers include: Dr. Jane Gilbert, lead psychiatrist at the Bear Clinic and Dr. Noah Lazar, therapist and psychologist at CBT Associates. The panel discussion will feature: Elizabeth Gullaher, a registered dietician; Marie Asucsion, member of SSO's speakers bureau; and Sara McAuley, a family support worker at SSO. "Nutrition's role in mental health is an "Connected to your Community" B O O S T F O R F A R E S H A R E A We are excited to present this community forum to the community in Oakville. Our goal at SSO is to reach as many people as we can in Ontario. We are proud to give people in the Oakville area the opportunity to learn new strategies for wellness in all areas of life. Schizophrenia Society of Ontario CEO Mary Alberti area of research that is constantly evolving," said Gullaher. "What is clear is that there is a strong link between how we eat, the specific nutrients we consume, and our brain function. Nutrition's role in specific mental-health disorders is a developing area of research that is showing some promising results." The forum will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Cultural Centre, 2032 Bridge Rd., from 6:30-9 p.m. The SSO is a province-wide charitable organization founded in 1979 to build awareness about serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia and psychosis, and to support families and individuals living those illnesses. The organization provides support services, education, awareness, advocacy, youth programming and a research program all geared towards breaking down stigma and improving the quality of life for individuals who are living with schizophrenia and psychosis and their families and caregivers. From left, Whole Foods store team leader Ty Goss, and customer service associate team leader Suzette Williams presented Fare Share food bank treasurer Peter Wolfraim with a cheque for $10,768.39 earlier this month. The funds were raised during its Feed 4 More campaign in November 2015. Fare Share's Easter food drive is currently underway until Sunday, April 3. | photo by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver H E L P I N G L I G H T U P W E L L S P R I N G Acura of Oakville recently presented Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House with a cheque for $3,500 in support of the Light Up Wellspring fundraising campaign. Pictured, from left, are: Susy Borges-Santos, centre manager; Claudia Connor, events specialist; Elisha McIntosh, business manager at Acura Oakville; and Chris Thompson, fixed operations manager at Acura of Oakville at the cheque presentation in front of the local Wellspring branch. | photo by Justin Greaves ­ Oakville Beaver Are you sick And tired of being sick And tired? Wellness and Corrective Care for All Ages · Early morning and late evening appointments · Special interest for caring for infants and children available. · Pregnancy care · Advanced computerized scans for spinal nerve stress · X-ray facilities on-site Why Do Oakville Families Trust Us with All Their Dental Needs? CosmetiC & Family Dentistry · implants invisalign · Dentures... From start to Finish! We've helped people suffering from: Low back and neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, breathing problems, osteoarthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, infertility, allergies, poor posture and more. CROWN/DENTURE REPAIRS & RELINES, WHILE YOU WAIT Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm seniors DisCount Free Consultations New patients & ChilDren welcoMe OAKVILLE'S ONLY DENTAL OFFICE WITH A LAB ON PREMISES O akville C hirOpraCtiC l ife C entre Dr. SEBASTIAN GUArNACCIA, DC, BSC (H.K.) T: 905-825-9529 · www.oakvillechiro.com 1500 Heritage Way, Unit 1, Oakville New Patients Welcome! 2274 Lakeshore Rd. W. (at East Street) Oakville 905-827-2066 · www.brontedentist.com Dr. Michael Vo d.m.d · Kim Chung d.d.