Treating patients with compassion and hope | <img alt="May Kung, patient care coordinator, Ashworth 4, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital" src="/stories/PublishingImages/may-kung-phsa-plus-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Treating patients with compassion and hope | May Kung works with some of the most marginalized patients in the province, but she sees them as people worthy of dignity and respect. Her dedication, compassion and belief in trauma-informed practice have earned her a PHSA+ Award. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/may-kung-2023-phsa-plus-recipient | | 2023-11-03T07:00:00Z | | |
New website centralizes mental health and substance use education | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/PHSA.ca%20story_CentreforLearningwebsite.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | New website centralizes mental health and substance use education | For the first time, the newly-launched BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services’ Centre for Learning website consolidates innovative learning resources for mental health and substance use providers. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-one-stop-shop-centralizes-mental-health-and-substance-use-education | | 2023-11-01T07:00:00Z | | |
From clients to champions: Recognizing our peer support workers | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/web%20story_peer%20support%20workers.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | From clients to champions: Recognizing our peer support workers | Community Transition Teams highlight the crucial services provided by peer support workers, who support our clients and staff through the power of their own personal journeys. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/from-clients-to-champions-recognizing-our-peer-support-workers | | 2023-10-25T07:00:00Z | | |
Showcasing hope and healing through art | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/wdhllty-working-group-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Showcasing hope and healing through art | This Working Group asked clients and family partners to share art that represents healing to create a more welcoming environment at the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic in Nanaimo. Learn why this meaningful work earned them a PHSA+ Award. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcmhsus-working-group-phsa-plus-recipient | | 2023-10-13T07:00:00Z | | |
BCMHSUS statement | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/BCMHSUS_logo_webthumbnail.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BCMHSUS statement | | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcmhsus-statement | | 2023-09-14T07:00:00Z | | |
Two new employees share experiences gained during their student placements | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/Students_feature_web.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Two new employees share experiences gained during their student placements | Two individuals who were placed at the Red Fish Healing Centre program as students reflect on their diverse experiences, and the value of staff preceptors/mentors. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/student-practice-education-two-new-employees-share-experiences-gained-during-their-student-placement | | 2023-08-29T07:00:00Z | | |
Mother of child with substance use issues shares journey in new animated video series | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/PHSA.ca%20story%20thumbnail_UNITE%20family%20video2.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Mother of child with substance use issues shares journey in new animated video series | Shirley Chan is one of three family members brought together by BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services to share narratives and wisdom as loved ones of people with mental health complexities and substance use issues. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/mother-of-child-with-substance-use-issues-shares-journey-in-new-animated-video-series | | 2023-08-29T07:00:00Z | | |
Knowledge translation and exchange project creates digestible research infographics | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/Knowledge_exchange_web_thumbnail.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Knowledge translation and exchange project creates digestible research infographics | New research on concurrent disorders done by the BCMHSUS research community is broken down in easy-to-understand infographics, to raise awareness and interest. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/knowledge-translation-project-creates-digestible-research-infographics | | 2023-08-01T07:00:00Z | | |
10 tips to boost your mental health | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/10_tips_website.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 10 tips to boost your mental health | Mental health is health. To help with day-to-day stress and challenges, we’re offering 10 tips to boost yours. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/10-tips-to-boost-your-mental-health | | 2023-07-06T07:00:00Z | | |
BCMHSUS employee receives national research excellence prize | <img alt="" src="/stories/PublishingImages/Hamilton-web.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | BCMHSUS employee receives national research excellence prize | Clayon Hamilton led a research team that recently received the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Inclusive Research Excellence Prize in the category of Patient Engagement. | http://www.bcmhsus.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcmhsus-employee-wins-national-research-excellence-prize | | 2023-06-30T07:00:00Z | | |