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...
It’s National Addictions Awareness Week from November 25th to December 1st
Canada's National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) highlights issues and solutions to help address alcohol- and other drug-related harm. It provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about prevention, to talk about treatment and recovery, and to bring forward...
It’s that giving time of year
VIMHS relies on the generosity and kindness of the community and people from all walks of life The VIMHS Annual Appeal is sent out in December each year, accompanied by the personal story of a resident living in VIMHS housing. It’s delivered by post and email to our...
Stigma a barrier to seeking and receiving treatment for people with substance use disorders
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to seeking and receiving treatment for people with substance use disorders. Stigma often takes the form of biased attitudes, beliefs and behaviours. Understanding problematic perspectives and language use is essential for...
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It’s that giving time of year
VIMHS relies on the generosity and kindness of the community and people from all walks of life The VIMHS Annual Appeal is sent out in December each year, accompanied by the personal story of a resident living in VIMHS housing. It’s delivered by post and email to our...
It’s that giving time of year
VIMHS relies on the generosity and kindness of the community and people from all walks of life The VIMHS Annual Appeal is sent out in December each year, accompanied by the personal story of a resident living in VIMHS housing. It’s delivered by post and email to our...
VIMHS Currents for November 2019…read it here!
It's that giving time of year...Plus...Stories of recovery and service. A major rebuild of the VIMHS Rosehill site will deliver 23 units of new affordable housing in Nanaimo. Spotlight on VIMHS programs: Hearing Voices and Mental Health First Aid...and more. Download...
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‘Sliver of hope’: How former Canuck Corey Hirsch overcame mental health crisis
Reaching out for help may be hard, but it’s the most important thing to do when facing mental health issues, says former Canucks goalie. To former Vancouver Canucks goalie Corey Hirsch, the cut of skate blades on ice, the hammer of stick and puck, the clear, cold air...
B.C. municipalities pass bylaws targeting homeless
New regulations preventing people from panhandling, sitting on sidewalks or sleeping in recreational vehicles and public spaces are making their way through B.C.’s suburbs and small communities, as those areas see increases in homelessness. Maple Ridge, a suburb of...
Derek Owusu: ‘Mental health issues that people find scary aren’t being talked about’
Derek Owusu was born in London in 1988. His new book, That Reminds Me, is published by Stormzy’s #Merky Books and is a novel-in-verse that explores identity, belonging, his experience of growing up in foster care, and his mental breakdown last year. Owusu edited the...
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Stories of mental illness and recovery: Onika Dainty and Donovan Taplin
AUDIO | Mental Illness Awareness Week is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. It’s been observed yearly since 1992 and is coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and...
Stories of mental illness and recovery: Jillian Brown and B Adair
AUDIO | Mental Illness Awareness Week is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. It’s been observed yearly since 1992 and is coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and...
Stories of mental illness and recovery: Anita Manly and Brian Rose
AUDIO | Mental Illness Awareness Week is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. It’s been observed yearly since 1992 and is coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and...
