A New Court Ruling Gives BC Just Six Months to Reform Key Parts of the Mental Health Act
New reforms must retain involuntary admission and treatment Released on the Friday before…
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Aug 19, 2026
Advocacy & Public Policy
News & Stories
View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
Understanding the Relationship Between High-Potency Cannabis and Psychosis
Originating from the cannabis plant, cannabis is a substance that is used both…
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Aug 19, 2026
Education
Vancouver’s Plebiscite is a Chance to Show Where Municipal Candidates Stand on Mental Illness
On August 14, Vancouver City Council directed staff to add a non-binding plebiscite…
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Aug 18, 2026
Advocacy & Public Policy
2026 Annual General Meeting & Education Session
The 2026 BC Schizophrenia Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Education Session will…
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Aug 17, 2026
Annual General Meeting
Staying Safe When the Heat Rises: Supporting People Living with Serious Mental Illness this Summer
Content Advisory: This article discusses the 2021 heat dome, including references to loss…
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Jul 15, 2026
BCSS News
BCSS Staff Spotlight: Clara Donnelly
Some of the most important work BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) does happens quietly. It happens in one conversation, one hug,…
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Jul 3, 2026
Staff Spotlight
Join the BCSS Board of Directors
Are you passionate about supporting families who care for people with a mental…
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Jul 2, 2026
BCSS Board
Together We Raised Nearly $20,500 to Support Families Affected by Mental Illness
The BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) launched its 2nd Annual BCSS Giving Day on June…
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Jun 25, 2026
BCSS News
Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day
In 1996, the Governor General of Canada proclaimed June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples…
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Jun 19, 2026
BCSS News