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Demystifying anxiety and schizophrenia: Add these mental health podcasts to your playlist
Article | Demystifying anxiety and schizophrenia: Add these mental health podcasts to your playlist At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, we know that mental health disorders are complex. Often, they are misunderstood and this can contribute to stigma. …
Patient-led ceremonies foster important cultural connections at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Article | Patient-led ceremonies foster important cultural connections at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Many Indigenous patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital have experienced trauma, often related to the tragic history of residential schools. One …
Advancing our knowledge about traumatic brain injury
Article | Advancing our knowledge about traumatic brain injury Dr. William Panenka, a researcher with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Research Institute, and Jacob Stubbs, a PhD candidate, published a ground-breaking study that links traumatic brain …
What’s in a name: The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (θəqiʔ ɫəwʔənəq leləm’)
Article | What’s in a name: The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction (θəqiʔ ɫəwʔənəq leləm’) Behind the name of the new Red Fish Healing Centre lies a story and partnership that is rich with tradition and cultural significance. 24 Jun 2021 …
Breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction with strong support systems and self belief
Article | Breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction with strong support systems and self belief Charles Santa has experienced a life fraught with trauma which fuelled substance use and mental health issues. Now in recovery, he shares his story. 30 Jun 2021 Charles …
How everyday racism affects everyday mental health
Article | How everyday racism affects everyday mental health Racism and discrimination, whether conscious or unconscious, can contribute to mental health challenges and create barriers to treatment and support. 22 Jul 2021 It’s clear that racism leads to major …
Model of care offers new path to recovery and mental health
Article | Model of care offers new path to recovery and mental health Every aspect of the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction was designed around a unique model of care—one that represents decades of research, experience and expertise in …
Integrating research into treatment to provide the best care to complex populations
Article | Integrating research into treatment to provide the best care to complex populations The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction is more than just a treatment facility. It will also be home to research and knowledge exchange that will help …
Mental health and addictions clients get a sneak peek at the new Red Fish Healing Centre
Article | Mental health and addictions clients get a sneak peek at the new Red Fish Healing Centre During the first ever client tour of the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, clients and family partners were excited to see the state-of-the-art …
BCMHSUS presents at BC Housing event on səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview planning
Article | BCMHSUS presents at BC Housing event on səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview planning BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services staff joined the Kwikwetlem First Nation, BC Housing and other community leaders to discuss the future of mental health initiatives on the …