By Celine Ruscher We explored seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the previous newsletter and its connection to circadian rhythms. Paying attention to our internal clock and setting routines can help us feel […]
Feeling to hibernate? You are not alone.
by Celine Ruscher Daylight is increasing as we move from winter to spring. This additional amount of light is a source of well-being for many of us, leaving us with the overall feeling of being less exhausted. For […]
Book Review by Phillip: Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition
Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition of the Big Book, the Basic Text for Alcoholics AnonymousA.A. World Series Inc, 2001 It’s truly a big, thick book; almost 600 pages long. A full 2/3rds of […]
The Gift of Connection
by Celine Ruscher As we approach the winter holiday season, and thus the end of 2025, it is essential to pause and take a moment to acknowledge what we– those […]
Life’s Second Chances
by K.A. Sometimes the system works! It was Pathways that fulfilled a longstanding family wish. A wish fulfilled that required serendipity, three miracles and true dedication by the Pathways team […]
BC Mental Health Act Charter Challenge
Pathways families and members, over many years, have been actively supporting the BC’s Mental Health Act which includes something called deemed consent which means that when people are admitted involuntarily […]
My own story about complicated grief by Celine Rusche
The National Grief and Bereavement Day occurs on November 18th in Canada. This day offers the opportunity to start the discussions around grief and bereavement, two topics that our society […]
A Story of Hope – Mae: Then and Now
This October, our Notepad features a story from Isabelle M., who reflects on what it was like to watch her mother navigate the challenges of supporting her sister with bipolar […]
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day.
For our September Notepad, Celine talks about the importance of having a prevention plan and to talk about suicidal thoughts. Suicide touches every category of the population, but we, people […]
“I should be able to do better” Part Two
For our July Notepad, we share part two of Celine Ruscher’s journey of living with bipolar disorder—a personal story that reveals the daily struggles of managing symptoms and confronting stigma. […]