BC Schizophrenia Society remembers Sharon Evans
The staff and volunteers at BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) are saddened to hear…
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Jun 30, 2020
BCSS News
News & Stories
View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting people with schizophrenia
Researchers from the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health in Toronto have found…
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Jun 29, 2020
Research
Potential biomarker for psychosis severity discovered
Researchers at the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy have discovered a…
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Jun 29, 2020
Research
People with schizophrenia are 170 times more likely to commit suicide.
One in every 58 individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) dies by suicide.…
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Jun 25, 2020
Education, Research
Schizophrenia without stigma: our conversation with nednederB the Schizophrenic
We wanted to talk to Brenden about his videos and advocacy, and what…
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Jun 25, 2020
BCSS News, Education
The consequences of mental illness that nobody talks about
If we want our ill relatives to have the best opportunities to rebuild…
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Jun 11, 2020
Education
New research on COVID-19 & psychosis
A new study led by Dr. Ellie Brown at the National Centre of Excellence…
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Jun 4, 2020
Research
BC lights up in purple for World Schizophrenia and Psychosis Day
On Sunday, May 24, landmarks across the province were illuminated in purple for…
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Jun 4, 2020
BCSS News, Vancouver Coastal/Fraser Region
Bust a Myth BC: Smashing stigma through education
Between May 24 and June 30, we’re inviting you to participate in our Bust…
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May 26, 2020
Education