A variety of provincial and national resources for Indigenous mental health promotion.Continue readingIndigenous Mental Health Promotion: Recommended Resources
Mental Health
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.
Indigenous Mental Health: Visions articles
Visions is an award-winning quarterly magazine written by and for people who have experienced mental health or substance use problems, family and friends, service providers, and decision-makers.Continue readingIndigenous Mental Health: Visions articles
Lighting the Path: A cross-sector response to BC’s mental health and addictions plan
In this recorded webinar, we take a closer look at A Pathway to Hope, BC’s 10-year plan for improving mental health and addictions care. Its release in June 2019 marked a shift toward mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention; decisions based on evidence and high standards; co-design by people with lived experience; and real progress on […]Continue readingLighting the Path: A cross-sector response to BC’s mental health and addictions plan
Making Healthier Choices about Substance Use
Whenever we choose to use substances, it is helpful to know what steps we can take to ensure that our use is the least harmful possible. These resources provide tips for making healthier choices about substance use, and where to go for more support.Continue readingMaking Healthier Choices about Substance Use
Mental Health for Life
Mental health is key to our well-being. We cant be truly healthy without it. It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the world around us. Mental health is about realizing our potential, coping with the normal stresses of life, and making a contribution to our community.Continue readingMental Health for Life
Mental Health Programs for Indigenous Communities
Learn about Living Life to the Full and Beyond the Blues: Education and Screening Days.Continue readingMental Health Programs for Indigenous Communities
Mental Illness and Substance Use in the Workplace
One in five of us will experience a mental illness or substance use problem at some point in our lifetime. Even though these health issues can affect the way we work, many people don’t seek help because they fear they will lose the respect of co-workers—or even lose their job.Continue readingMental Illness and Substance Use in the Workplace
Mental Illness: The Basics
What do you think of when you hear that someone is experiencing a mental illness? Some people feel concern, fear, or confusion. Some even avoid those who experience mental illnesses. But mental illnesses are just like any other illness: everyone deserves care, help, and support.Continue readingMental Illness: The Basics
Mental Illnesses in Children and Youth
Kids and teens are constantly changing. They grow up quickly and before you know it, your giggly, energetic toddler is a teenager who sleeps until noon. As we grow, it’s normal to change as we learn new things and our bodies transform into our adult selves. But with all these changes going on, how can […]Continue readingMental Illnesses in Children and Youth
Mindful Drinking
There are a variety of reasons we might consider adjusting how, how much, why and whether we drink alcohol, whether due to health, lifestyle, financial or other personal factors. When we think more intentionally about our decisions around alcohol, we are being mindful drinkers. Mindful drinking is a practice of thinking about why and how much you drink. You may have also heard the term sober curious, which refers to a lifestyle practice of drinking […]Continue readingMindful Drinking