mental health

President's Blog: Gone Too Soon

Gone Too Soon

April 9, 2018

I lost a friend and colleague this week to suicide. A talented, compassionate rural physician who was dedicated to working to meet the needs of the community. A physician who thought deeply and considered health from a global perspective. In the time I knew this individual they often challenged...
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mental health, physician health

Euphemisms and stigma

January 30, 2018

I do not remember the topic of mental illness ever being directly discussed in my home while I was growing up. Certainly there were those among our friends and family who suffered from depression, anxiety, alcoholism, substance abuse and dementia to name a few, but a combination of ignorance and...
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mental health, mental illness
Bell Let's Talk

Let’s Talk Mental Health

January 29, 2018

Mental health is a level of psychological wellbeing, and can affect us all in one way or another.  In fact, one in five Canadians will experience some sort of mental health issue in their lifetime, meaning either you or someone you know will likely be affected at some point. Sadly though, there...
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mental health, child and youth mental health

Maintaining a balance during the holiday season

December 22, 2017

Winter’s official start, the solstice, is now upon us.  Although these short days can weigh us down, we know they will soon begin to lengthen, the snow buds will rise up from the ground, and we look forward to seeing whether the groundhog will see his shadow come February. But in the meantime,...
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mental health
Video Series: Why Your Emotional Health Matters

New patient resources support mental health and emotional wellness

September 7, 2017

Most people experience daily stress. Although we realize the importance of mental health and emotional wellness, some need support to identify and manage the stress they experience. Thanks to the work of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice, physicians now have a resource to help empower...
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mental health, divisions of family practice