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 […]
Pathways SMIS November Advocacy Bulletin: Family Involvement in Routine Services for Individuals With Severe Mental Illness
Although the following findings come from a U.S. “scoping review of barriers and strategies,” their reported outcomes reflect the same lack of meaningful involvement, reported by families, across our five […]
Nova Scotia Moms Help Secure Bill 127 for Family Caregivers
This article was originally published on October 14, 2025, in the Newsletter of the Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illnesses and has been reproduced here. This week marks a powerful […]
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. […]
Past Board Member Jennifer Responds to Vancouver Sun Article
Pathways is requesting our members to write to your MLAs and MPs in response to this article with the following template or a letter of your own, to express your […]
Past President Shirley Chan’s Letter to Hon. Marjorie Michel
Shirley Y Chan, O.B.C The Honourable Marjorie MichelMinister of Health (Canada)Parliament BuildingsOttawaemail: hcminister.ministeresc@hc-sc.gc.ca June 4, 2025 Dear Minister Michel: I am the past president of Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society, […]
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 […]