mental health

Managing stress when children go back to school

August 31, 2017

Back to school can be a stressful time – for kids and parents. We all want to be sure we are doing the right things to keep our kids healthy both physically and mentally. We asked some family physicians in BC to share their thoughts on how families can make the transition smoothly:

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#GetLoud for Mental Health Week: May 1st – May 7th

May 2, 2017

Mental health is a core part of our well-being, but according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) one in five Canadians will experience mental health problems or mental illness in any given year. Yet only one-third will seek out – and receive – the treatment they need. The focus of...

mental health

Let’s talk about the tough stuff

May 1, 2017

“I’m fine” is a common answer we hear when we ask someone how they’re doing – a friend, a family member, a colleague, a patient. But far too often, even though they may look fine on the outside, behind this general reply is actually someone who’s not fine. According to the Canadian Mental Health...

mental health