B.C. Psychological Association says current covered programs fail to meet the demand of British Columbians
BC residents can connect with a local counsellor for help with problem gambling
Half of managers said they drank more in February than they did in October, before the second wave
“I didn’t mean it to come out the way people take it” says John Vassilaki
A number of First Nations reported increased drug and alcohol use and relapse
Overall, 44 per cent of women said they worry they will face lack of job prospects when the pandemic ends
Struggling B.C. kids and youth contacted the helpline 102% more in 2020 than the previous year: data
Recovering B.C. woman says welcome, connection and community key for rebuilding after drug habit
Parents not sure what to do, urged to reach out for help
Researcher say they hope this work can affect policy changes
Iliajah Pidskalny passed through Hope on his way to the coast, clocking 1,600 km along the way
B.C. is the only province where the Mental Health Act allows for so-called deemed consent to treatment
Concept uses all five senses during a mental-health challenge
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Haley Smith was physically and mentally drained
The study suggested women suffered more than men as gyms, parks and playgrounds shut down
Sgt. Clint Hampton says transit police were alerted to a YouTube video of the woman in mental distress