Media Sponsor: Channel M

Co-sponsors: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority; Mood Disorders Association of BC; Amnesty International Canada - Pacific Regional Office; Ending Relationship Abuse Society of BC; Chinese Mental Health Program, Canadian Mental Health Association; Vancouver-Burnaby Branch and the UBC Dept of Psychiatry Cross-Cultural Psychiatry Program; S.U.C.C.E.S.S.; MOSAIC.

Dr. Karlinsky will provide an historical overview of the depiction of mental health issues within the world of cinema. Various film and video clips will be utilized throughout the presentation to illustrate key points.
Date: Monday, May 5th  Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Room 2201,  Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
(1 blk from the New Westminster SkyTrain station)

No Charge to Attend

This is a free Mental Health Awareness Week event presented by the partnership of:

MDA - Mood Disorders Association of BC
Fraser Health Authority
Department of Psychology, Douglas College
Simon Fraser University, Counselling
Canadian Mental Health Association - Simon Fraser Branch
BC Schizophrenia Society

For More Information:  604-523-1072

The Mood Disorders Association of BC offers a free, monthly, Educational Evening on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except May, Aug. & Dec.) in Vancouver for everyone to attend.

On Thursday, July 17, 2008: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a very misunderstood psychiatric disorder. Dr. Alexander L. Chapman, PhD., R.Psych.,Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, SFU talks about understanding the causes and how to properly respond and treat people with BPD.

Sunrise Hall, 1950 Windermere St., (between Renfrew & Rupert on East 4th Ave.) Vancouver, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

More information at http://www.mdabc.net/

On Saturday, May 3rd, families are invited to come spend the day in Vancouver to hear a variety of educational presentations on serious mental illnesses, concurrent disorders, psychosocial rehabilitation and support for families and consumers. The conference, which has sold out for the last two years, will this year be held in the new Paetzhold Education Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. The cost is $25 for individuals and $30 for families. Below is the conference schedule. More information is available from Jessica Smits at 604-247-1884. People can register (no funds at this point) at familyconference3@yahoo.com

Conference Schedule
8 - 9 am Registration - includes sign-up for afternoon breakout sessions

9 - 9:15 am Welcome

9:15 - 10 am Dr. Mary Jansen, psychologist & consultant to Vancouver Coastal Health

“The Role of Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Recovery”

10 - 10:15 am Q and A with Dr. Jansen

10:15 - 10:45 BREAK

10:45 - 11 am Dr. Michael Krausz MD, PhD, FRPC Professor, Chair in Addiction Research, UBC, and St. Paul’s Hospital

“The Treatment and Prevention of Concurrent Disorders”

11:30 - 11:45 Q and A with Dr. Krausz

11:45 - 12:45 Family Panel- Understanding the Family Experience

12:45 - 2:00 LUNCH

2 pm - 3 pm Concurrent Sessions (A)

A1- PSR Rehab Opportunities in the Fraser Health Authority - Angela Lui

A2 - Managing Concurrent Disorders - panel on range of services

A3 - Working with the police and Mental Health Emergency Services

3 - 3:15 pm BREAK

3:15 - 4:15 Concurrent Sessions (B)

B1 - Rehabilitation Programs - a panel of service providers

B2 - Supports for Families - a panel of service providers

B3 - Sharing Our Success Stories - presentation from OT’s Ann Webborn and Tom Heah including DVDs of consumer panels

4:15 - 5 pm Closing comments and evaluations

Conference Program

More information is available from Jessica Smits at 604-247-1884.
People can register at familyconference3@yahoo.com

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The Mood Disorders Association of BC offers a free, monthly, Educational Evening on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except May, Aug. & Dec.) in Vancouver for everyone to attend.

On Thursday, June 19, 2008 come learn how to ”Talk to your Pharmacist about Medication(s) and Side Effect Concerns” by Dr. Adil Virani, B.Sc. (Pharm), Pharm D, Regional Pharmacy Manager, Fraser Health Authority and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, UBC.

Sunrise Hall, 1950 Windermere St., (between Renfrew & Rupert on East 4th Ave.) Vancouver, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

More information at http://www.mdabc.net/

The Mood Disorders Association of BC is holding an Education Evening on Thursday, March 20, 7:00 pm, at Sunrise Hall, 1950 Windermere St, Vancouver.

Barry Shainbaum, a professional speaker from Toronto, will be giving a talk entitled: “Overcoming Bipolar Disorder, How I Transformed My Life.” Barry chronicles, in detail, his journey through the mental health system from his first breakdown at age 18, bipolar diagnosis at 22, followed by years of despair, and the risk of suicide. From being enmeshed in psychiatric boarding houses and the justice system, Barry shares how hope finally grew from despair. He makes recommendations on how to make the system work better, and how to save precious lives.

For more information contact

Greg Fromson
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia
Tel. 604-873-0103
mdabc@telus.net
http://www.mdabc.net/

Our website is www.delta.cmha.bc.ca

Family - East Van. Group meets every other Tuesday evening from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the MDA office, #202, 2250 Commercial Drive (between 6th & 7th Ave.). Free, drop-in, light refreshments provided. Call: 604-873-0103

For more
information
contact MDA:
604-873-0103 or
mdabc@telus.net

Sponsored by the Mood Disorders Association of BC.

• Avoiding School Panic Attacks
• Missed Opportunities
• Crying Tantrums
• Withdrawn
• Clinging
• Stomach Aches

Anxiety BC and the F.O.R.C.E. are proud to present a family skill building seminar focused on anxiety disorders in
children and youth. If you or someone you know would benefit from this seminar we invite you to attend.
No registration is required for this FREE event.. Just show up early to avoid being disappointed !
Parents, Caregivers and Counselors Will Learn:

• How to recognize anxiety
• Home management tools to help reduce anxiety

If this event would benefit you, a family member, or a friend please call us, send us an email, or visit our website for more details www.anxietybc.com

ADABC and F.O.R.C.E. are members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information which is funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

604.525.7566
info@anxietybc.comJanuary 24th 2008 at 7:00 pm
Spectrum Community School Theatre,
957 West Burnside Road, Victoria,BC.www.bckidsmentalhealth.org
www.anxietybc.com

• Avoiding School Panic Attacks
• Missed Opportunities
• Crying Tantrums
• Withdrawn
• Clinging
• Stomach Aches

Anxiety BC and the F.O.R.C.E. are proud to present a family skill building seminar focused on anxiety disorders in
children and youth. If you or someone you know would benefit from this seminar we invite you to attend.
No registration is required for this FREE event.. Just show up early to avoid being disappointed !
Parents, Caregivers and Counselors Will Learn:

• How to recognize anxiety
• Home management tools to help reduce anxiety

If this event would benefit you, a family member, or a friend please call us, send us an email, or visit our website for more details www.anxietybc.com

ADABC and F.O.R.C.E. are members of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information which is funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

604.525.7566
info@anxietybc.com
January 22nd 2008, at 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Mercy School Hall,
7455, 10th Avenue, Burnaby, BC.
(Corner of 10th Avenue and Kingsway)
www.bckidsmentalhealth.org
www.anxietybc.com