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Educator E-Resource Newsletter

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:04:03 +0000

The latest Educator E-resource newsletter is now available. This monthly e-newsletter provides the latest in referral resources and mental health information for BC’s teachers. It includes an up-to-date, multi-agency listing of mental health related events and support groups for families caring for a loved one with a mental illness. You can view the latest edition here, [...]

Basic Facts About Schizophrenia

Mind Foundation — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:13:52 +0000

This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.

Educational Booklets For Children – Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression

Mind Foundation — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:53:02 +0000

Some printable booklet files.

Supporting Students with Psychosis on Return to School

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:11:16 +0000

This fact sheet is republished here with permission of the Vancouver Richmond Early Psychosis Intervention Program www.hopevancouver.com

ReachOut Psychosis Concert Tour Video

admin — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:27:07 +0000

The ReachOut Psychosis Tour is proud to present our new video, giving a taste of this concert and spoken word presentation that travels to high schools, correctional centres and colleges in BC.

Schizophrenia: The Basics

BCSS Staff — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:56:06 +0000

The basic facts about schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Information in Other Languages

BCSS Staff — Tue, 29 May 2007 22:21:03 +0000

Fact sheets on schizophrenia are available in Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Spanish, translated with a grant from the World Assembly for Mental Health. Click on the above link for more.

Reach Out – Video for High School Students – dialup internet version

BCSS Staff — Fri, 25 May 2007 23:17:55 +0000

This video tells the story of Todd, a young man becoming ill with psychosis, and his friend who figures out what's wrong and helps him get help. Also accompanying teacher's manual.

Reaching Out Video and Teacher’s Guide – high speed internet version

BCSS Staff — Fri, 25 May 2007 23:15:57 +0000

This video tells the story of Todd, a young man becoming ill with psychosis, and his friend who figures out what's wrong and helps him get help. Includes link to a teacher's manual for educating young people about psychosis and schizophrenia.

ReachOut Psychosis Concert and Education Program for Youth

BCSS Staff — Tue, 15 May 2007 19:47:25 +0000

A fun and interactive performance that aims to educate young people about this brain illness while having a good time.

Subscribe to our E-Newsletters

BCSS Staff — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:52:37 +0000

Sign up here for our e-newsletters for family members, mental health professionals, educators and aboriginal community members to keep posted on BCSS events, resources and advocacy or click on the above link for more information.

BCSS Branches

Mind Foundation — Thu, 03 May 2007 01:37:03 +0000

A BCSS Branch is a community based association of people who volunteer their time and energy to help improve the lives of people with serious mental illness and their families.

For more information on how to connect with a branch in your region, please contact provincial office at: (lower mainland): 604.270.7841 Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 or Email Us

When your brother or sister is sick with psychosis – for children

BCSS Staff — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:36:35 +0000

Fact sheet for young children in pdf format

Wrong Signal Audio Commercial

BCSS Staff — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000

This audio public service announcement/commercial is suitable for radio use.

Early Psychosis Online Booklet

BCSS Staff — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:59:44 +0000

An online booklet for family, teachers, and friends that looks at the causes, symptoms and treatments of psychosis.