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Trauma-informed care brings trust and safety to patient experience at the Red Fish Healing Centre
Research shows that more than half of people with post-traumatic stress disorder also develop mental health and/or substance use problems.
Demystifying anxiety and schizophrenia: Add these mental health podcasts to your playlist
At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, we know that mental health disorders are complex. Often, they are misunderstood and this can contribute to stigma.
Introducing the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health & Addiction
At BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, we know that trauma, mental illness, and addiction are all connected.
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services researchers awarded $50,000 for schizophrenia research
Two BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Research Institute researchers, Dr. Donna Lang and Dr. Todd Woodward, have received $25,000 each to help fund the next stages of research projects that aim to improve the lives of people with schizophrenia.
Technology and documentation management brings efficiency, accuracy and dignity to care
Across BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, technology facilitates almost every aspect of our work. From maintaining client medical histories to facilitating learning opportunities, much more goes on behind the scenes than many of us are aware.
House post to be a symbol of hope, healing and homecoming at the Red Fish Healing Centre
Brandon Gabriel’s hands tell a story of hard work and history.
Knowing the signs and getting help — Mental Health Week
This week is Mental Health Week.
Trauma-informed yoga fosters healing in correctional centres
In Correctional Health Services, health care providers are dedicated to helping clients find meaningful, purposeful ways to use their time as they prepare to return to the community.
How rebuilding relationships and finding purpose fuelled one client’s recovery
In his complex story, peppered with adverse events, Chris Lamoureux has seen for himself the impact that trauma can have.
Remembering Dr. Patricia (Paddy) Mark
On Friday, April 9, 2021, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services heard the sad news that our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Patricia Mark, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.