New research conducted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada makes a powerful case for the social and economic imperative of responding to the unique needs of immigrant, refugee, ethno-cultural and racialized populations, including racialized populations born in Canada
Diversity: Tailored and culturally appropriate mental health services are needed
October 24th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Diversity: Tailored and culturally appropriate mental health services are needed)Collaboration vital in providing mental health care for kids in northern, rural BC
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Child psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Burkey on challenges and opportunities, and lessons learned from interventions in low- and middle-income countries that can make a difference
VIU psychology students promote #Positivity at new annual event
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First annual Positivity Run on Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University campus created to celebrate all bodies–no matter the color, size, shape, or ability–as beautiful
Sarah’s story: Living as a ‘psychiatric refugee’ in Ontario
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“I’ve learned how to manage my depression with cognitive behavioural therapy and support from my family. I want to be able to direct my own treatment and recovery”
Mental Health First Aid brought to VIMHS, now available in Nanaimo and central Island
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Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, mental health first aid is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved
VIMHS executive director Barnabas Walther focuses on the future at annual meeting
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Vancouver Island Mental Health Society has seen significant change over the past two years, and the organization expects new programming will be added in the near future
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