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
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Book Review by Phillip: You are Not Alone
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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 […]
Dialectical behavior therapy as treatment for borderline personality disorder
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, is an evidence-based treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other disorders, focusing on skills like mindfulness and emotion regulation. It […]
Borderline personality disorder: a comprehensive review of diagnosis and clinical presentation, etiology, treatment, and current controversies
BPD is a common disorder associated with significant functional impairment, high treatment use, and societal costs. Its classification—categorical or dimensional—remains debated, and further research is needed on risk factors, neurobiology, […]
Book Review by Celine Ruscher: When Quietness Came
WHEN QUIETNESS CAMEA Neuroscientist’s Personal Journey with SchizophreniaBy Erin L. Hawkes, MScWith an introduction by Dr. Richard O’Reilly2012, Bridgeross Communications This book touched me deeply as it depicts all the […]
What is Psychosis and Cognitive Impairment?
To help you gain new insights into serious mental illnesses, we invite individuals living with them to share their perspectives. This month, Celine Ruscher shares her experience with psychosis and […]