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Supporting a Friend or Family Member
9 August 2016It can be scary when someone you love is sick. It can be especially scary if they’re diagnosed with a mental illness. It’s hard to see someone you love in…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Youth
9 August 2016There are times when children just can’t seem to concentrate. This isn’t a huge problem for most kids—they can regain their focus and get back on task fairly easily. But it’s a serious problem for others.
Getting Help for Mental Illnesses
9 August 2016IMAGINE THIS: One day, you develop a nagging cough, or get sharp back pain. Most of us wait a few days to see if things get worse or improve, then we…
Stress
9 August 2016You have a major deadline coming up tomorrow and you still have a ton of work to do. Your muscles are feeling tense, you find yourself nervously tapping your feet, and your thoughts keep racing around in your head. This is stress. And most of us have been there.
Youth and Self-Injury
9 August 2016People cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, or situations in different ways. Some people cope by injuring themselves on purposeand it may be the only way for them to feel better. Self-injury may seem frightening, but its important to look beyond the injuries and see whats really going on.
Mental Illness: The Basics
9 August 2016What do you think of when you hear that someone is experiencing a mental illness? Some people feel concern, fear, or confusion. Some even avoid those who experience mental illnesses. But mental illnesses are just like any other illness: everyone deserves care, help, and support.
Grieving
9 August 2016Loss is one of life’s most stressful events. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently. We may need help to cope with the changes in our lives. Grief is part of being human, but that doesnt mean we have to go through the journey alone.
Children, Youth, and Depression
9 August 2016While we may think of low mood or other challenges as adult problems, they can affect people at any age. Children and teens can experience mental illnesses like depression.
Conquering the January Blues: Stories from Bounce Back
19 January 2015Today is Blue Monday (the third Monday of January) which many see as the most depressing day of the year. Fortunately CMHA delivers hope over the phone to British Columbians…