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. […]
Book Review by Mihaela: You are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health by MD Ken Duckworth As the book states in its motto, You Are Not Alone is the National Alliance […]
Book Review by Phillip: You are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health by MD Ken Duckworth “Families dealing with mental illness, which means virtually all families, need a guide that conveys […]
Shared experience by a daughter: “and yet, it passes”
For our June Notepad, we share Delaney’s story – a daughter’s experience of her mom’s psychosis. Delaney is a 22-year-old writer from North Vancouver who originally wrote this article for […]
A story about struggles with stigma and symptoms: “I should be able to do better”
For our June Notepad, we share Celine Ruscher’s journey of living with bipolar disorder—a personal story that reveals the daily struggles of managing symptoms and confronting stigma. Since I have […]
Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
In this webinar, you’ll learn about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. While you won’t be trained to deliver DBT, you’ll gain an understanding […]