For three decades, his radio and television reports have brought the country and the world into Canadian homes. But “Curt Petrovich, CBC News” has been silent for two years now, on medical leave while he struggles with debilitating PTSD
When trauma takes its toll, a very private CBC reporter goes public with his pain
January 25th, 2017 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on When trauma takes its toll, a very private CBC reporter goes public with his pain)Zander Sherman on schizophrenia, family, and searching for the brother he knew
December 8th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Zander Sherman on schizophrenia, family, and searching for the brother he knew)“Mom sat at the computer as I dictated words for her to Google: paranoia, delusions, rambling. The Internet returned schizophrenia, and we both scoffed”
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Brendan McLeod’s OCD journey in Brain is hilarious, heartbreaking and hopeful
November 16th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Brendan McLeod’s OCD journey in Brain is hilarious, heartbreaking and hopeful)Brain is a hilarious, heartbreaking monologue about consciousness, mental illness and friendship from award-winning novelist and former Canadian SLAM poetry champion, Brendan McLeod
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)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
Collaboration vital in providing mental health care for kids in northern, rural BC
October 19th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Collaboration vital in providing mental health care for kids in northern, rural BC)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