Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 29, 2020
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Wednesday January 29, 2020, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of its Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. In...
Half of Canadians have too few local psychiatrists, or none at all
Finding psychiatric care is a challenge for millions of Canadians in under-served regions. A Globe and Mail analysis highlights where the strain is greatest, and why an aging work force and low pay are making the problem worse. In London, Ont., a 20-year-old man waits...
What needs to be done to help overdose survivors living with brain damage?
The province of British Columbia is reportedly using “every possible available tool” to curb opioid overdose deaths—and thousands of deaths have been averted since introducing several strategies. But what is happening to those many thousands of citizens who are...
VIMHS receives generous donation from the 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island group
The 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island philanthropy group selected Vancouver Island Mental Health Society as the recipient of $12,200 in donations at their Wednesday November 27th (2019) meeting. VIMHS executive director Taryn O'Flanagan was at the meeting November...
DeMar DeRozan changed the conversation around mental health
He was a key figure in the Toronto Raptors’ rise from sporting irrelevance to NBA champions, but DeMar DeRozan’s biggest contribution may prove to be talking openly about his mental health struggles and motivating others to do the same. In a Toronto Star op-ed, Mark...
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Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 29, 2020
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Wednesday January 29, 2020, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of its Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. In...
VIMHS receives generous donation from the 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island group
The 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island philanthropy group selected Vancouver Island Mental Health Society as the recipient of $12,200 in donations at their Wednesday November 27th (2019) meeting. VIMHS executive director Taryn O'Flanagan was at the meeting November...
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence — Nov. 25 to Dec. 10
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at...
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Half of Canadians have too few local psychiatrists, or none at all
Finding psychiatric care is a challenge for millions of Canadians in under-served regions. A Globe and Mail analysis highlights where the strain is greatest, and why an aging work force and low pay are making the problem worse. In London, Ont., a 20-year-old man waits...
DeMar DeRozan changed the conversation around mental health
He was a key figure in the Toronto Raptors’ rise from sporting irrelevance to NBA champions, but DeMar DeRozan’s biggest contribution may prove to be talking openly about his mental health struggles and motivating others to do the same. In a Toronto Star op-ed, Mark...
Vancouver Island Crisis Society prepares for calls at Christmas time: 1-888-494-3888
The downside of the merry season: holidays can trigger trauma for those with mental health issues. Staff at the Vancouver Island Crisis Society are preparing for an increase in calls to their crisis line over the holiday season from people concerned about their mental...
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What needs to be done to help overdose survivors living with brain damage?
The province of British Columbia is reportedly using “every possible available tool” to curb opioid overdose deaths—and thousands of deaths have been averted since introducing several strategies. But what is happening to those many thousands of citizens who are...
The impacts of climate change and climate disasters on mental health
AUDIO | The 2018 spring flooding in New Brunswick devastated communities along the Saint John River. Thousands of people were displaced from their homes during the flood event. And then spring flooding struck again in 2019. We actually don't have any good research out...
One day at a time: Alfred Andrew and living in recovery
AUDIO | Alfred Andrew lives and works in Campbell River, on Vancouver Island. Alfred experienced almost 40 years of substance use and rounds of homelessness and living on the street but he’s living in recovery now and working to help others who are struggling as he...
