Andre died in January after years of depression, anxiety and bullying
Half of managers said they drank more in February than they did in October, before the second wave
Vancouver Island Crisis Society fielded 40,100 calls during 2020-21 fiscal year
“I didn’t mean it to come out the way people take it” says John Vassilaki
A number of First Nations reported increased drug and alcohol use and relapse
‘When we see things happen we’ll start to believe them,’ former patient says
Culture of mental health stigma persists in the health care system, says MLA Adam Olsen
Overall, 44 per cent of women said they worry they will face lack of job prospects when the pandemic ends
Struggling B.C. kids and youth contacted the helpline 102% more in 2020 than the previous year: data
Man was threatening people at Victoria medical facility
Shifting response from police to trained mental health team the best option, mayor says
Recovering B.C. woman says welcome, connection and community key for rebuilding after drug habit
Parents not sure what to do, urged to reach out for help
Woman reportedly threatened people with knife
Mother, friends point to obstacles preventing the most vulnerable people from getting help
Researcher say they hope this work can affect policy changes
B.C. is the only province where the Mental Health Act allows for so-called deemed consent to treatment