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. […]
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 […]
Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Personal Story of Depression and Recovery on July 24, 2024 7pm-8:30pm
Join us on July 24 to learn about Electroconvulsive Therapy and hear a personal story of depression and recovery. Limited seating, please register today! When: July 24, 2024, 7:00p.m. – […]