Podcast Recap: Can Diet Influence Mental Illnesses?
There’s growing evidence that the trillions of bacteria in our gut, known as…
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Feb 6, 2025
Education
News & Stories
View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
Podcast Recap: “Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: What Every Parent Needs to Know”
While cannabis is often seen as a harmless way to relax, evidence shows…
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Jan 23, 2025
BCSS Youth, Education
Are you feeling BLUE today?
"Blue Monday” is the third Monday of January, and it’s said to be…
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Jan 20, 2025
Education
2024 September Members Education Event
Dr. Menon is back this September to give us an update on the…
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Aug 21, 2024
Education, Events
BCSS Book Suggestions
We get asked very frequently to recommend books or other media about schizophrenia…
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Jun 28, 2024
Education
Schizophrenia information in different languages
Translations: Français / 中文 / ਪੰਜਾਬੀ / हिंदी / বাঙালি / اردو /…
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Feb 6, 2024
BCSS News, Education
Researchers study on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments alter neural connectivity brain-wide in treatment-resistant depressed patients
A recent study led by Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry…
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Mar 24, 2023
Education, Research
Honouring the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Today is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today and…
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Sep 30, 2022
Education
Tips to beat heat-related illness this summer
The BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) has been working to identify some tips for…
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Aug 25, 2022
BCSS News, Education