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2 years into the pandemic, Canada's mental-health system is at a …

(6 days ago) Eaton said Canada is at a crucial "moment in time" for mental health that she said calls for the complete restructuring of the mental health-care system — rather than "just throwing money" at it. The federal government has pledged $4.5 billion through health transfers to provinces and territories over five … See more

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/canada-mental-health-crisis-covid-19-pandemic-1.6382378

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Worry, stress and anxiety affecting a majority of British …

(Just Now) WebThe survey found that 62 per cent of B.C. residents are feeling more worried, 60 per cent more stress, 59 per cent more anxiety and 59 per cent more boredom, compared to pre-pandemic times

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/worry-stress-affects-majority-bc-1.5893686

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BC youth are in a mental health crisis—we must invest in prevention

(1 days ago) WebThe US Surgeon General recently issued an advisory on the youth mental health crisis, which was worsened by COVID-19, calling for swift, coordinated actions.[1] The situation in BC is similar. It is time for BC and Canada to create comprehensive strategies for child and youth mental health and substance use (CYMHSU), emphasizing prevention. In 2018, …

https://bcmj.org/cohp/bc-youth-are-mental-health-crisis-we-must-invest-prevention

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Pandemic mental health crunch leads to calls for changes to B.C.'s

(5 days ago) WebBritish Columbia Pandemic mental health crunch leads to calls for changes to B.C.'s already 'broken' system. For one Vancouver woman, it took a life-threatening overdose during a severe episode of

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/pandemic-mental-health-crunch-leads-to-calls-for-changes-to-b-c-s-already-broken-system-1.6319691

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Province increasing supports for people with serious mental …

(1 days ago) WebThe Government of B.C. has invested $5 million in the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS), a non-profit organization that provides services, programs and a provincewide family support system to those living with schizophrenia, psychosis and other persistent mental illnesses. “People and families living with schizophrenia and

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022MMHA0027-000806

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'Shocking' increase in number of BC youth who self-harm: Health …

(9 days ago) WebArticle content. Results from the 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey paint a worrying picture of the mental health of the province’s teens.. Compared with results from previous years, youth were

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/survey-highlights-mental-health-challenges-among-b-c-youth

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BC Mental Health News, Videos & Articles

(3 days ago) WebCanada. May 27, 2021. Advertisement. $500M for mental health and opioid crisis, as B.C. budget boosts health spending by $2.6B. Health-care spending is climbing by $2.6 billion over the next three

https://globalnews.ca/tag/bc-mental-health/

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New service helps clarify rights under Mental Health Act BC Gov …

(9 days ago) WebBetween 2005-06 and 2017-18, the number of patients admitted involuntarily under B.C.’s Mental Health Act increased by approximately 79%. The increases in concurrent mental-health and substance-use disorders has contributed significantly to this trend. Only medical doctors can certify people, and only after seeing and assessing them.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AG0026-000657

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Study suggests two-thirds of B.C. kids and youth experiencing …

(Just Now) WebA new study out of B.C. Children’s Hospital suggests up to two thirds of children and youth could be suffering some form of mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.. Preliminary

https://globalnews.ca/news/7717788/bc-covid-youth-mental-health-study/

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B.C. building historic treatment, recovery services for

(1 days ago) WebJonny Morris, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association BC – “We are grateful to the Province of B.C. for this investment in community-based treatment and recovery services. This historic Budget 2023 …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MMHA0013-000251

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COVID-19: Two-thirds of B.C. youth now struggle with mental …

(3 days ago) WebArticle content. Two-thirds of children and youth in British Columbia are struggling with mild to moderate mental health challenges during the pandemic, up from one third before the arrival of

https://vancouversun.com/health/covid-19-two-thirds-of-b-c-youth-struggling-with-mental-health-during-the-pandemic-new-research-shows

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B.C.’s new vision for mental health and addictions care

(8 days ago) WebThis new strategy lays out government’s 10-year vision for mental health and substance use care, in which people living in B.C.’s mental health and well-being are supported from youth to adulthood and programs and services are available to tackle challenges early on. It also identifies priority actions the government will be taking over the

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/about-the-bc-government/mental-health-and-addictions-strategy

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B.C. health-care workers seeking mental help in growing numbers …

(2 days ago) WebAnyone in crisis can reach the BC Crisis Centre 24 hours a day through web-based chat or by calling 604-872-3311in Greater Vancouver and Toll Free at 1-866-661-3311. Additional resources include

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-health-care-workers-at-breaking-point-seeking-mental-help-in-growing-numbers-1.6254727

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BC Mental Health Foundation – Better mental health for all British

(1 days ago) WebThe BC Mental Health Foundation is a provincial fundraising organization created in 2005 to support BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, part of the Provincial Health Services Authority. Every day, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services works to provide high-quality care for vulnerable British Columbians who struggle with the most

https://www.bcmhf.ca/

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Improving Mental Health - CMHA British Columbia

(3 days ago) WebHealthy Thinking. Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division. Visit cmha.bc.ca or call 1-800-555-8222 (toll-free in BC) or 604-688-3234 (in Greater Vancouver) for information and community resources on mental health or any mental illness. You can also learn more about two helpful programs:

https://bc.cmha.ca/documents/improving-mental-health/

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Mental Health HelpStartsHere - Gov

(6 days ago) WebTalking to a friend or family member can help. Or find support from: 310Mental Health Support ( 310-6789, no area code required) for emotional support and mental health information. HealthLink BC ( 8-1-1 ), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week) for non-emergency health advice and to talk to a health services navigator or a registered nurse.

https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/mental-health

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Virtual mental health supports - Province of British Columbia

(1 days ago) WebCare to Speak: peer support for B.C. healthcare workers. If you are experiencing tough times or challenges with your mental health, access online chat support or call 1-866-802-7337 (PEER) for peer support Monday to Friday, 5pm to 9pm, or Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Peer volunteers have healthcare …

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-mental-health-supports

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BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

(2 days ago) WebCall 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are afraid of hurting yourself or someone else, or if no other options are available. Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide. Call 310Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (no area code needed) to speak to a crisis line worker 24/7.

http://www.bcmhsus.ca/

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Consultations begin to regulate mental-health councillors

(8 days ago) Web00:04:00. Consultations have begun to regulate thousands of mental-health counsellors practising in B.C. to ensure basic standards for education, licensing and professionalism. The province is

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/province-preparing-to-regulate-thousands-of-mental-health-counsellors-8897595

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Child & Youth Mental Health - Province of British Columbia

(5 days ago) WebSuicide crisis: 1 800 SUICIDE ( 1-800-784-­2433) Mental health issues: 310-­6789 (24 hours) KUU-US Aboriginal crisis line: 1-800-588-8717 (24 hours) Medical emergency: 911. These online resources can also help: Crisis Centre. KUU-US Crisis Line Society. Kids Help Phone (Text CONNECT to 686868) Youth In BC Chat.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health

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More than $1B announced for mental health, addictions support …

(5 days ago) WebThe province has earmarked more than $1 billion for mental health supports, including capital investments, in its 2023 budget. B.C.'s finance minister, Katrine Conroy, delivered the province's

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/more-than-1b-announced-for-mental-health-addictions-support-in-2023-1.6763706

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Mental Health Resources - BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

(1 days ago) WebVisit kidshelpphone.ca or call 1-800-668-6868. For kids and teens (ages 20 and under), professional counsellors are available to help, 24 hours a day. It’s free, confidential, and anonymous. Indigenous Peoples can connect with an Indigenous volunteer crisis responder, when available, by texting FIRST NATIONS, INUIT or METIS to: 686868 for youth.

https://bcacc.ca/mental-health-resources/

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Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect …

(2 days ago) WebFrom my research in Phoenix, Ariz. and the work of others during the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia, we know that the heat is exacerbating existing mental illnesses, increasing likelihoods of

https://theconversation.com/climate-change-and-mental-health-how-extreme-heat-can-affect-mental-illnesses-230172

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PTSD Has Surged Among College Students - The New York Times

(5 days ago) WebMay 30, 2024. Post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses among college students more than doubled between 2017 and 2022, climbing most sharply as the coronavirus pandemic shut down campuses and

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/health/ptsd-diagnoses-rising-college-students.html

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Many blame social media for poor mental health among …

(2 days ago) WebMental health disorders among young people have soared by nearly 50 per cent in 15 years. The ABC is talking to youth, parents, and researchers about what's driving this pattern, and what can be

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-02/is-social-media-facebook-instagram-linked-to-teen-mental-health/103838726

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Good sleep hygiene for teenagers is key to mental wellbeing.

(3 days ago) WebAustralian Health Department guidelines on sleep: For 14- to 17-year-olds, eight to 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. For five- to 13-year-olds, nine to 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-24/teen-youth-mental-health-sleep-depression-anxiety-tips/103784486

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Bradford mum's 'fight' for mental health support for son - BBC

(6 days ago) WebMum's 'fight' for mental health support for autistic son. A mother claims she had to fight "tooth and nail" for months to get support for her autistic son after he had a mental health crisis when

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cneeg77vyjxo

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Expanded clinic will deliver more mental-health - BC Gov News

(1 days ago) WebIt will also lay the groundwork for extending this innovative health-care model to help more people in the DTES and other inner-city populations throughout British Columbia. The Province is investing $25 million to support this work. Treatment as Prevention (TasP) is a made-in-B.C. strategy that helped reduce HIV transmissions …

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024MMHA0028-000846

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Law gives equitable coverage for mental health, substance abuse

(7 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27—Michigan's first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008—is a signal to all of us

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/michigan-politics/governor-whitmer-signs-bill-provide-equal-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-substance-abuse/69-4154712d-1bc7-4810-9009-159307c21e6e

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F.D.A.’s Review of MDMA Cites Health Risks and Study Flaws

(Just Now) WebMay 31, 2024. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday raised concerns about the health effects of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, citing flaws in a company’s studies

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/health/mdma-fda-ptsd-treatment.html

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People detained in B.C. psychiatric wards lack legal - CBC.ca

(7 days ago) WebA peer-support worker who helps youth with mental health challenges says being involuntarily detained in a psychiatric facility half a dozen times has given him insight into the lack of legal

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-mental-health-act-legal-protection-psychiatric-treatment-1.5905514

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Why did Rams QB Stetson Bennett step away from football?

(3 days ago) WebTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams and former University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett says he stepped away from football last year to address his mental health. Bennett said

https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/nfl/rams-qb-stetson-bennett-stepped-away-mental-health/85-22a730f6-9e43-4beb-81bc-94982313ae7c

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WebIt was 1:19 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2019, in the Danville Correctional Center, a medium-security prison a few hours south of Chicago. Mr. Johnson, 21 and serving a short sentence for gun possession, was

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Haitians break taboo on mental health services after violence

(Just Now) WebViolence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services. Young Haitians are increasingly exposed to relentless sounds of violence and bodies in the streets. Some 900 schools have closed across Port-au-Prince as shootings and kidnappings continue. That has an estimated 200,000 children with a …

https://apnews.com/article/haiti-gang-violence-trauma-mental-health-eae1e0bc7c0143a1f58da7d58ff29eed

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B.C.'s health-care crisis is unrelenting. What can be done to fix it?

(3 days ago) WebAn estimated one in five — nearly a million — British Columbians do not have a family doctor, and that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the health-care crisis in B.C. Emergency

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-health-care-crisis-doctor-shortage-situation-critical-townhall-1.6588286

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Americans see disparities in mental and physical care, survey finds

(5 days ago) WebBy Hannah Docter-Loeb. May 27, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. EDT. (Washington Post Illustration; iStock) 2 min. 49. When asked, 75 percent of survey respondents said they felt mental health conditions are

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/05/27/mental-health-treatment-disparity/

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Trump Hush-Money Judge Juan Merchan Runs Wednesday …

(3 days ago) WebJacob Shamsian. May 26, 2024, 2:03 AM PDT. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan oversees Manhattan's mental health court on Wednesdays. Seth Wenig/AP Exchange, simonkr/Getty, brusinski

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-judge-juan-merchan-manhattan-mental-health-court-wednesday-2024-5

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