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
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View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
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
BCSS News
Rest in Peace Judy
It is with sadness and fond memories that we learn of the passing…
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Jun 25, 2025
BCSS News, Northwest Region
Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. BCSS joins individuals and organizations across…
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Jun 20, 2025
BCSS News, Events
Moments from National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day 2025
This year’s National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day was nothing short of extraordinary—thanks…
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Jun 13, 2025
BCSS News
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