Living with a mental illness can make you feel isolated. The stigma associated with mental illness doesn’t help, either. The typical route to recovery can involve counselling and medication. But, there’s a powerful recovery tool that is often left untapped. This tool is peer support. A peer supporter is an individual with experience living with […]Continue readingCelebrating peer support across the globe
As of today, the recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada. Canada joins Uruguay, the first country to have legalized cannabis, and several U.S. states in taking a public health approach to manage cannabis production and use. In legalizing cannabis, the Government of Canada is taking a bold step in ending the criminalization […]Continue readingMental Health and Legal Cannabis in Canada
New initiative includes website and colouring book to help travellers de-stress prior to travel Today, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) introduced the Fly Calm initiative in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC). Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the launch includes a host of new resources, including an interactive website with […]Continue readingYVR Introduces Fly Calm Initiative with CMHA
Cold bugs aren’t the only thing we should be thinking about keeping at bay; our mental immune system can use a boost. CMHA BC offers four common-sense tips for protecting your mental well-being this fall: Embrace routines – For many of us, getting back to the grind of work and school can be challenging but our routines […]Continue reading4 tips to help stay beyond the blues this fall
CMHA BC Division received 13 nomination packages for four positions available on the CMHA Board of Directors: Alibhai, Samira – Vancouver Atherton, Jane – Courtenay Clarkson, David – Vancouver Delong, David – Castlegar Franz, Catherine – Victoria McPherson, Jacki – Penticton Noel, Sophia – Vancouver Painter, Ryan – Victoria Rattan, Navi – Surrey Stuckert, Don – North Vancouver Weaver, Kevin – Cranbrook Wegner, Stasia – […]Continue readingResults of the 2018 Board Election
Monday September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness of suicide and its prevention. This year CMHA BC would like to take this opportunity to spread the message that suicide can affect anyone and anyone can help prevent suicide. This year’s theme, as determined by […]Continue readingCMHA BC and BC Crisis Centres urge British Columbians to learn suicide prevention skills
Help us rebuild Connections Clubhouse! The mental health community in Prince George was devastated by the loss of our beloved Connections Clubhouse, which burned down in a fire on August 17, 2018. The Clubhouse has played a vital role in the lives of the people in Prince George. It has always been a safe, comfortable […]Continue readingPrince George Community Suffers a Great Loss
Returning to school after summer vacation can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be stressful for them and their parents. The start of school may be especially challenging for kids who are starting at kindergarten or a new school. Some anxiety is a normal response and most kids experience mild back-to-school […]Continue readingManaging back to school anxiety in young children
Travel offers a host of health benefits for your mind, body, and soul. It relieves stress, boosts happiness, strengthens mental resilience and increases cognitive flexibility. Vacations break the cycle of stress which permeates our daily lives, allowing us some time out from usual routines and allows us to gain a new perspective on our problems. […]Continue readingTop tips for coping with travel anxiety
Thousands support CMHA’s 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide, raising over $635,000 for mental health in BC On Sunday, more than 7,750 Canadians in 31 communities across the country cycled in the 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide event, raising an estimated $1,830,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The largest mental health bike ride in […]Continue readingRiders raise $1.83 million to support a judgment-free Canada and vital mental health programs and services