Ever hear stories about someone overcoming almost unspeakable tragedy? Most of us have. We’ve also heard about people who not only overcome adversity, but seem to thrive no matter what life throws their way. We admire their courage, tell others the story, and describe how incredibly strong they are. Many of us wonder if we’d […]

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health OfficerPO Box 9648STN PROV GOVTVictoria, BC  V8W 9P4 March 8, 2021 Re: COVID-19 Vaccination and Schizophrenia Dear Dr. Henry:   The BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) wants to thank you for your remarkable leadership in guiding BC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your communication strategy and sound guidance informed by scientific evidence […]

Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex mental illness that causes a range of serious cognitive and psychological symptoms, including paranoid delusions, depression, disordered thinking, and auditory and visual hallucinations. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry on January 27, 2021 reviewed the association between various psychological disorders and risk of death in patients with a SARS-CoV-2 […]

Last month, Dr. John Gray was invited to presented on behalf of the BC Schizophrenia Society to the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. To prepare for this, Dr. Gray and BCSS interviewed Regional Educators and families who had needed to use police to respond to a family member’s mental health distress, through which […]

There’s no doubt that it can be a challenge having weekly online play-based educational groups these days. But Kids in Control has found a way, and halfway through the 8-week program, it’s better than ever. Regardless of age, learning about a family member’s mental illness or substance use can feel very scary and confusing. But […]