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Vancouver- 5th Annual Frames of Mind Mental Health Film Festival

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:52 +0000

May 8th - 11th at Pacific Cinemateque: http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/framesofmind/index.html
Presenting Sponsors: UBC Dept of Psychiatry, UBC Institute of Mental Health, Pacific Cinematheque

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.

Fort St. John - BCSS - Evening Support Group

Technology Tailoring — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:07:40 +0000

[ May 21, 2008; 7:00 pm; June 18, 2008; 7:00 pm; July 16, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Where: 9410-104 Avenue When: 3rd Wednesday of every month Time: 7 p.m. For more information contact Julie Kornelsen kornelsn@pris.ca 250-261-9189

Fort St. John - BCSS - Breakfast Support Group

Technology Tailoring — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:52:27 +0000

Fort St. John Breakfast Support Group

When: The first Friday of every month.
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Northern Star Restaurant, 86 St & Alaska Hwy

For more information contact Julie Kornelsen
kornelsn@pris.ca
250-261-9189

Movies and Psychiatry - The Depiction of Mental Illness in Film

Technology Tailoring — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:45:08 +0000

On Monday, May 5th, Dr. Harry Karlinsky, founder of the Frames of Mind Film Festival, will be making a presentation entitled “Movies and Psychiatry - The Depiction of Mental Illness in Film” at the Douglas College campus in New Westminster.

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

Penticton - (Cancelled)4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Charity Golf Tournament

admin — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:49:46 +0000

Unfortunately, this golf tournament has been cancelled.

4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Charity Golf Tournament

Date: Friday, May 9^th
Time: 4:30 pm shotgun start
Format: Best ball FUN tourney includes Golf, Dinner & Prizes
Tickets: EARLY BIRD tickets $65 OR SAVE $25 and buy a Team of Five for $300

Tickets purchase after May 7^th - $80 each

Call today for tickets 250-493-7338

Get your Tickets Now to Qualify for Early Bird Draw for Tickets to see the Monster Trucks

Salmon Arm - BCSS Mental Illness Family Support Group - Last Thursdays

admin — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:45:54 +0000

[ April 24, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 29, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 26, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Last Thursday of every month 7-9 pm @ the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, 181 Trans Canada Hwy. (Family Resource Centre), Salmon Arm. Information: Donna (250) 832-2170 ext. 206.

Vancouver - The Homeless and Mental Illness: Solving the Challenge

Technology Tailoring — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:24:24 +0000

Collaboration for Change presents a free public forum on the challenges faced by those with mental illness and addictions who are homeless.

At the forum, the Honourable Mike Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will speak on the dual challenges of the homeless and mental illness.

Monday April 28, 2008, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Playhouse Theatre, 600 Hamilton St. (at Dunsmuir), Vancouver

Please RSVP: collaborationforchange@pacegroup.com

This free community event is supported by the Vancouver Foundation and the Vancvouer Agreement.

Vancouver - MDA - Mood Disorders Educational Evening

Technology Tailoring — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:25:41 +0000

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/

Vancouver - BCSS - Working Together to Educate Families Conference

Technology Tailoring — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:05:15 +0000

Don’t miss the 3rd annual conference on Working Together To Educate Families!

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

Vancouver - BCSS - Strengthening Families Together Course

admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:20:15 +0000

The BC Schizophrenia Society is starting a new session of the Strengthening Families Together in Vancouver.

Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.

You will learn:

The different types of mental illnesses
The medications and treatments for mental illness
How to cope with and support your loved one living with a mental illness

More information on the course at: www.strengtheningfamilies.bcss.org

Beginnng April 2 at 6:30pm to 8:30 pm for 10 weeks in Vancouver. For information or to register, please contact Jessica Smits at 604-247-1884 or email jessicasmits@bcss.org.

Maple Ridge - Forum on Mental Health

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:51:22 +0000

The Forum is called Forum on Mental Health. It is April 10, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Thomas Haney School in the Suddaby Room in 23000 116th Ave, Maple Ridge.

The speakers are:

Dr. B. Bright presenting overview of mood disorders.
Dr. Gopinath discussing current treatments.
Larry Depow discussing Mental Illness and Addictions.
Penny Wilson sharing her story of recovery.

Please click on the image below for a poster with all the details.

Vancouver - BCSS - Working Together to Educate Families - Family Involvement in the Mental Health System Conference

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:50:46 +0000

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Paetzhold Education Centre at Vancouver General Hospital(Google Map)
is being presented by the Family Advisory Committee (FAC), a partnership of the BC Schizophrenia Society, MDA - Mood Disorders Association of BC and Family Support & Involvement - Vancouver Mental Health Services (VMHS).
The conference is dedicated to families with the belief that families
are valuable partners in care.

Conference Program

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

Click here for full size poster.

UBC - The Dream Healer Symposium on Psychiatry and Mental Health

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:06:35 +0000

On the occasion of the World Premiere of The DREAM HEALER

An opera based on Pilgrim by Timothy Findley (a novel about the life of Carl Jung)

UBC Department of Psychiatry

UBC Institute of Mental Health

UBC Opera Division

Present The DREAM HEALER Symposium on Psychiatry and Mental Health - The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC

Monday March 3, 7:30 pm

The stigma of living with mental ill health

Professor Wulf Rössler - Head, Department of Clinical and Social Psychiatry - (Burghölzli Clinic) University of Zurich

Wednesday March 5, 7:30 pm

C.G. Jung: The man and the myth

Dr. Thomas B. Kirsch - Faculty of the C.G. Jung Institute in San Francisco - Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Stanford Medical Center -

Friday March 7, 7:30 pm

Compassionate approaches to mental ill health - a panel discussion - Margaret Trudeau - Mental Health Advocate

Bill Wilkerson - Co-Founder and CEO, Global Business and Economic - Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health

Professor Allan Young - Co-Director, UBC Institute of Mental Health

Free admission

For more details about this symposium: www.thedreamhealer.com

Vancouver - MDA - Mood Disorders Educational Evening

Technology Tailoring — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:32:35 +0000

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/

BCSS - Rural Online Family Support Groups - 24/7

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:53:47 +0000

Peer support groups for family members

PROGRAM New BCSS Rural Family Support On-line Forum

PLACE http://www.support.bcss.org/

Do you live in rural B.C. and support a family member or friend coping with mental illness, and do you find it hard to get to an in-person support group?
DATES & TIME This private discussion area is available to you 24/7.
FACILITATOR Kim 1-888-561-8055 or (250) 561-8033

PROGRAM Prince George Family Support Group

PLACE PRINCE GEORGE, 1117 - 6 Avenue
DATES Meets first Thursday of every month
TIME 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
FACILITATOR Kim (250) 561-8033

PROGRAM McBride Family Support Group

PLACE McBRIDE, McBride Hospital
DATES Meets last Wednesday of every month
TIME 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FACILITATOR Elizabeth (250) 968-4347

PROGRAM Quesnel Family Support Group

PLACE QUESNEL, Quesnel Hospital boardroom
DATES Meets every 2nd Tuesday
TIME 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
FACILITATOR Vicki (250) 992-9401

PROGRAM Fraser Lake Crisis Centre Drop-in

PLACE FRASER LAKE, Crisis Centre drop-in service
DATES & TIME Meets daily
CONTACT General (250) 699-6315