Register today https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-beyond-impossible-tickets-1982727209457?aff=oddtdtcreator Celebrating women who care for a loved one with a serious mental illness. Enjoy this International Women’s Day performance by Playwright/Director Jill Daum, followed by a panel […]
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 […]
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 […]
Langford Man Not Criminally Responsible for Mom’s Murder: Is It Our Mental Health System?
Langford man kills mother in 2021 during psychotic episode, raising concerns about our mental health system.

The Benefits of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Serious Mental Illnesses on June 26, 2024, 7:00p.m.- 8:30p.m.
Are you interested in learning more about how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) may be helpful for a loved one with a serious mental illness? Join us on June 26 for […]
