BCSS Reaffirms Its Stance on Violence and Severe Mental Illness
Given the tragic loss of life at the Lapu-Lapu event in Vancouver recently,…
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Apr 30, 2025
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
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View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
OPINION: Failure to provide information to family caregivers is catastrophic for many Canadians suffering from psychotic illnesses (Dr. Richard O’Reilly)
Dr. Richard O’Reilly recently wrote an article for FASMI on the importance of…
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Mar 19, 2025
Advocacy & Public Policy
B.C. Improving Care for People with Mental Health, Substance-Use Challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for people who suffer from…
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Mar 13, 2025
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
Marilyn Donnelly-Duncan: A life-long BCSS advocate
BC Schizophrenia Founders Award Recipient 2005: In recognition of outstanding service and dedication.…
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Jul 19, 2024
Advocacy & Public Policy, Family Story
Honouring National Indigenous People’s Day
For over 40 years, BCSS has been supporting, helping, and advocating for families…
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Jun 19, 2024
Advocacy & Public Policy
BC Schizophrenia Society Shares Schizophrenia Prevalence Position Paper
Based on recent Canadian and international studies, the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) recommends…
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Jan 4, 2024
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
Province increasing supports for people with serious mental illnesses
British Columbians living with serious and persistent mental illnesses will soon have access…
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May 25, 2022
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) submission to special committee to review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
BCSS is satisfied with FIPPA but strongly believes that ongoing education of clinicians…
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Apr 11, 2022
Advocacy & Public Policy
An open letter from Ontario to the BC Government in defence of their Mental Health Act
An open letter from Ontario to the BC Government in defence of their…
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Oct 23, 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy