B.C. is the only province where the Mental Health Act allows for so-called deemed consent to treatment
Kelowna Women’s Shelter calls for system “flip”: Perpetrators should seek shelter, not women, children
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Haley Smith was physically and mentally drained
Sgt. Clint Hampton says transit police were alerted to a YouTube video of the woman in mental distress
78 per cent of children with autism were found to have conditions including anxiety and depression
Provincial government says pandemic has intensified need for mental health supports
CMHA says it’s important to take care of mental well-being during these times
Rates of worsening mental health were also high for single parents in the survey
Led by Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle, the video calls attention to mental health needs
Pandemic has taken a toll on many
Canadian Mental Health Association raising funds to sponsor those in need
Darius Sam ran 100 miles in 32 hours to raise funds for mental health and addictions counselling
The researchers are looking for participants who live or have relatives in rural communities
Increased substance use one of the ways people are coping
The outdoor curriculum encourages students to connect with the natural world
Barriers preventing men from opening up led to creation of a safe, anonymous online support group