B.C. Psychological Association says current covered programs fail to meet the demand of British Columbians
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
B.C. is the only province where the Mental Health Act allows for so-called deemed consent to treatment
‘Research has shown when families are involved in a patient’s care they typically have greater success’
Haley Smith was physically and mentally drained
Sgt. Clint Hampton says transit police were alerted to a YouTube video of the woman in mental distress
78 per cent of children with autism were found to have conditions including anxiety and depression
Provincial government says pandemic has intensified need for mental health supports
Rates of worsening mental health were also high for single parents in the survey
Led by Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle, the video calls attention to mental health needs
Pandemic has taken a toll on many
Todd Doherty is calling for consolidating all crisis lines into one universal 988 hotline
Increased substance use one of the ways people are coping
