Chelsea Moon is a 30-year-old recent university grad and mother of two. Her oldest child, 9-year-old Ali, is an active kid who loves to dance, spend time with her friends, and help her family in the garden.Continue readingA Mom Fighting Stigma — Chelsea’s Story
On August 1, 2010, Michael Schratter, a Vancouver teacher who lives with bipolar disorder, began a solo cycling trip around the world.Continue readingBuilding the Ride Don’t Hide movement: Michael’s Story
During a routine doctor’s visit, Brian presented his physician with a short list of health concerns. Along with his recent diagnosis of Type Two diabetes, he had also started to experience anxiety that was getting in the way of his work.Continue readingDo-It-Yourself Mental Health: Brian’s Story
Rita Knodel, Director of Counselling Services at the University of Victoria, knows just how stressful university can be for both students and administrators.Continue readingDrawing on a Network of Expertise: Rita Knodel’s Story
After losing her brother to suicide and living with her own mental health challenges, Candice has found a renewed sense of purpose and reason to care for her mental health: her daughter.Continue readingMother and Mental Health Advocate: Candice’s Story
Bronwen is a busy wife and mother working full-time in mental health and substance use services. Born and raised in Vancouver, Bronwen first realized that she had mental health concerns when she tragically lost her first husband to a terminal illness in 2003.Continue readingThe Benefits of “Bouncing Back” — Bronwen’s Story
When Andrew Woods started volunteering with CMHA BC a year and a half ago, he didn’t know where the opportunity might lead.Continue readingVolunteering and Recovery — Andrew’s Story