The more we learn about mental health and mental illnesses, the better equipped we are to maintain and improve mental health for ourselves and others. Whether you are looking for more information on a specific mental illness, need some tips on keeping your own mental health in balance, or are looking for help for yourself or someone you care about, we can help.
Bounce Back Today is a CMHA BC campaign, supported by province-wide TV and radio public service announcements (PSAs), aimed at promoting positive mental health among British Columbians by inviting them to check in on their mental health at bouncebacktoday.ca. The goal of the campaign is to connect with those who may be feeling unwell bu […]Continue readingBounce Back Today: Mental Health Promotion Campaign
International human rights agreements and health research demonstrate that all people need a solid foundation of basic necessities such as income, housing, food and meaningful employment to enjoy mental wellness. Without this, people experience social exclusion and lose their sense of belonging, which can make them mentally ill, worsen their illness or prevent them from […]Continue readingBuilding an Equitable Foundation: Removing barriers to access for people with mental health and substance-use related disabilities
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring, overwhelming, confusing, and stressful. Here are some tips to reduce the impact that caregiving can take.Continue readingCare for the Caregiver
This paper aims to further explore how BC can better support youth in and from care, with a specific lens on their mental health and well-being.Continue readingChanging The Way We Support the Mental Health of Youth In Care and From Care
Sexual abuse in childhood can leave scars that can last for a long time. Sexual abuse is any sexual contact between a child and an adult, or using a child for sexual purposes. It’s often done by someone the child knows and trusts.Continue readingChildhood Sexual Abuse: A Mental Health Issue
While we may think of low mood or other challenges as adult problems, they can affect people at any age. Children and teens can experience mental illnesses like depression.Continue readingChildren, Youth, and Depression
The Community Navigator Project was piloted in 2008 with the objective of making it easier for people with mental illness to access government services and supports though individualized support from trained navigators.Continue readingCommunity Navigator Project
Whether you are coping with fire, flood, earthquake or an other emergency dealing with your physical safety, here are some proven tips to help you cope with the mental stress of a natural disaster.Continue readingCoping through a natural disaster emergency
Smoke, evacuations, loss, worry—BC’s wildfires affect us all. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, you are not alone. Here are some things you can do: Connect with CMHA – Reach out to your local CMHA branch. Many branches offer services to help you take care and feel less alone. Prepare – Having a clear emergency plan […]Continue readingCoping with disaster stress
Loneliness is an experience that means our current close relationships don’t meet our needs. Despite the name, you don’t always have to be alone to feel lonely. Loneliness can come up whenever we feel alone, unwanted, or isolated.Continue readingCoping with Loneliness