“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”
Charter challenge of forced psychiatric treatment filed in BC Supreme Court
September 19th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Charter challenge of forced psychiatric treatment filed in BC Supreme Court)
People who are involuntarily detained under BC’s Mental Health Act – or released from hospital on leave – currently have no right to give or refuse consent to any psychiatric treatment
Mental health collaboration with First Nations: Who is steering the canoe?
June 20th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Mental health collaboration with First Nations: Who is steering the canoe?)
Dr. Rod McCormick says current Aboriginal health in Canada is a direct result of previous Canadian government policies — and that we must help communities reclaim their own healing resources
Pace Anhorn has initiated a conversation about what Christianity is all about
May 23rd, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Pace Anhorn has initiated a conversation about what Christianity is all about)
The founder of Calgary Queer Church, with a vision of creating inclusive safe space for the LGBTQ faith community, says “I didn’t walk away from my faith, I walked away from the church”
Friends Empowerment Society aims to address stigma, alternate therapies, human rights
May 9th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Friends Empowerment Society aims to address stigma, alternate therapies, human rights)
After two years of planning, a Nanaimo-based nonprofit society, managed by persons who have had or currently have mental health or addictions issues, held its public launch
Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences
April 18th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences)
In a ground-breaking judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
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