Province Taking Action to Strengthen Involuntary Care, Better Support Patients
The Province is introducing proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act to strengthen…
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Nov 25, 2025
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View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
BCSS Supports the Government’s Defense of the BC Mental Health Act Treatment Provisions
Embedded below is the opening statement by the Governments lawyer, on the Charter…
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Nov 5, 2025
BCSS News
BCSS Agrees: Develop Psychiatric Hospital for Northern BC Communities
October 22, 2025 Dear Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of…
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Oct 22, 2025
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
‘Crazy’ Is Not A Costume
The trick is to enjoy the holiday while treating others with respect. Halloween…
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Oct 16, 2025
BCSS News, Education
Reflections from the 2025 AGM & Education Session
The BC Schizophrenia Society hosted its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Education…
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Oct 10, 2025
BCSS News
Update: Dr. Torres’ research project in treatment-resistant schizophrenia
With funds from BC Schizophrenia Society Foundation donors, Dr. Ivan Torres continues to…
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Aug 7, 2025
BCSS Foundation, BCSS News
Warehouse or Prison? The Consequences of Denied Treatment in Psychiatric Detention
In some Canadian provinces, including Ontario, mental health legislation creates a paradox: individuals…
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Aug 6, 2025
BCSS News
Join the BCSS Board of Directors!
Are you passionate about supporting families who care for people with a mental…
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Jul 14, 2025
BCSS Board, BCSS News
John Gray Receives Canadian Medical Association’s 2025 Owen Adams Award
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has named John Gray as the 2025 recipient of…
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Jul 9, 2025
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