| How to stay in recovery this holiday season | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Sobriety%20tips.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | How to stay in recovery this holiday season | If you’re in recovery, the holidays can be a high-risk time of year. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/how-to-stay-sober-over-the-holidays | | 2018-12-26T08:00:00Z | | |
| Tips for managing a mood disorder this holiday season | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/depression%20holidays.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Tips for managing a mood disorder this holiday season | Pop culture likes to tell us this is the most wonderful time of year, but for many of us, the winter holidays are the most stressful time of year. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/managing-your-mood-through-the-holidays | | 2018-12-20T08:00:00Z | | |
| UBC nursing students call Forensic Psychiatric Hospital “a great environment to learn” | <img alt="Forensic Psychiatric Hospital grounds" src="/stories/PublishingImages/FPH%20article.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | UBC nursing students call Forensic Psychiatric Hospital “a great environment to learn” | This year marked the first time that University of British Columbia (UBC) nursing students undertook placements at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/ubc-nursing-students-call-forensic-psychiatric-hospital-a-great-environment-to-learn | | 2018-12-19T08:00:00Z | | |
| Physician dedicated to helping those with addiction and mental-health issues in B.C. correctional facilities | <img alt="Dr. Nader Sharifi" src="/stories/PublishingImages/NaderSharifi_720x405.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Physician dedicated to helping those with addiction and mental-health issues in B.C. correctional facilities | The top epidemics affecting the incarcerated population aren't what you might expect. At least 60 per cent of incarcerated persons have a mental illness or substance-use disorder—often both. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/physician-dedicated-to-help-those-with-addiction-and-mental-health-issues | | 2018-11-27T08:00:00Z | | |
| Kathryn Embacher loves the challenge and the hope of patient-care journeys | <img alt="Kathryn Embacher" src="/stories/PublishingImages/Kathryn%20E%20photo%20article.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Kathryn Embacher loves the challenge and the hope of patient-care journeys | Kathryn Embacher is passionate about helping patients who live with the most challenging mental-health and substance-use issues on their journey to wellness. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/kathryn-embacher | | 2018-11-19T08:00:00Z | | |
| PHSA leaders speak about improving care for incarcerated clients | <img alt="Lynn Pelletier presents at the BC Health Leaders Conference" src="/stories/PublishingImages/LP%20article.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | PHSA leaders speak about improving care for incarcerated clients | Two BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services leaders recently shared what they learned during a challenging but rewarding transition year at the BC Health Leaders Conference in Vancouver. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/phsa-leaders-speak-about-improving-care-for-incarcerated-clients | | 2018-11-13T08:00:00Z | | |
| New leader at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital points patients and staff to hope | <img alt="Trevor Aarbo" src="/stories/PublishingImages/IMG_1601%20article.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New leader at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital points patients and staff to hope | Years ago, when Trevor Aarbo was still in training to become a registered nurse, he had to choose a placement. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-senior-leader-at-forensic-psychiatric-hospital | | 2018-10-31T07:00:00Z | | |
| Six tips to improve your sleep quality — and mental health | <img alt="Sleeping girl and alarm clock" src="/stories/PublishingImages/sleep2.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Six tips to improve your sleep quality — and mental health | Poor sleep is linked to problems such as anxiety and depression. It can also affect your metabolism and immune system functioning. Better sleep will leave you feeling mentally sharp, emotionally balanced and full of energy all day long. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/six-tips-to-improve-your-sleep-quality—and-mental-health | | 2018-10-23T07:00:00Z | | |
| Forensic Psychiatric Hospital to improve staff safety | | Forensic Psychiatric Hospital to improve staff safety | Vancouver – The Forensic Psychiatric Hospital is rolling out significant changes, including increased staffing, expanded security, and specialized training, which will make immediate improvements to protect staff. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/forensic-psychiatric-hospital-to-improve-staff-safety | | 2018-09-19T07:00:00Z | | |
| Would you know what to do if a friend or family member were in crisis? | <img alt="Silhouette of person with head in hands on park bench" src="/stories/PublishingImages/Benches.jpg?RenditionID=5" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Would you know what to do if a friend or family member were in crisis? | As part of marking World Suicide Prevention Day this week, we’re sharing resources for helping loved ones in crisis. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/would-you-know-what-to-do-if-a-friend-or-family-member-were-in-crisis | | 2018-09-11T07:00:00Z | | |
