mental illness

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

Child and Youth Mental Health Week, May 4-10

May 4, 2015
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child and youth mental health, mental health, mental illness, children, youth, youth mental health

Doctors are a resource for youth struggling with mental health issues

September 30, 2014

For youth transitioning to adulthood, life can sometimes feel overwhelming when burdened with new challenges and pressures not previously experienced. 

Unfortunately, for the 12-20% of transition-age youth (15 to 24 years of age) in British Columbia who suffer from some form of mental...
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transition-age youth, youth mental health, policy, policy paper, mental health, mental illness

Reaching out to youth in transition to improve their mental health

September 15, 2014

Many youth transitioning from adolescence to adulthood experience challenges, but this path can be particularly difficult for the estimated 12 to 20% of young British Columbians who suffer from mental illness.  It is during this time that many mental health conditions first appear, but sadly...
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transition-age youth, youth, youth mental health, mental health, mental illness, policy, policy paper