Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
2356 Rosstown Road V9T 3R7 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

#BC Premier John Horgan: I went into the basement with an elder. There were two elders there one couldn’t come down the stairs because the memories were too harsh." https://lethbridgenewsnow.com//former-residential-school-/

"The #pandemic has signaled a shift in how society talks about #mentalhealth, and opened conversations about what the future of mental #healthcare could look like" https://www.thestar.com//the-pandemic-has-taken-a-toll-on-

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"Since the Kiwanis Towers in Richmond opened in 2015, building manager Milan Kljajic has been making sure the 400-plus low income seniors who live in the two buildings are safe." https://vancouversun.com//covid-19-heroes-milan-kljajic-ma

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Since the pandemic hit, BC crisis lines have experienced an unprecedented 27% increase in their call volume, with many British Columbians seeking support for anxiety (47% increase), depression (40% increase) or loneliness or social isolation (24% increase).

There are going to be a lot of #mentalhealth problems, even after the #pandemic is over. There will be economic devastation, #depression. Millions of people will have suicidal thoughts. https://www.thestar.com//mental-health-youth-suicide-warni

"The Cowichan Valley Regional District board ...faces growing public opposition to the proposal and also a lawsuit threat from the property owners, who say the permit has been needlessly delayed" https://thediscourse.ca/co/cvrd-campground-decision-delayed

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"I feel like a zombie: I wake up, take notes from my pre-recorded lectures, go to work, go to bed and repeat. Food, personal health and my mental #wellbeing have all been sidelined while I try to keep up with my courses" #mentalhealth https://www.thestar.com//the-pandemic-is-taking-a-terrible

"Since Christian’s death, many parents have called his father Robbins for advice, and several of Christian’s classmates have confided about their own struggles with suicide. On a recent visit to the cemetery in Richland, Wash., Robbins found two teenage girls he recognized from Christian’s funeral sitting at his grave. One was sobbing" https://www.washingtonpost.com//covid-pandemic-rise-suici/

"[#Nanaimo mayor Leonard] Krog...said he empathizes with people who are tired of COVID and wearing masks and lining up outside businesses, but said this is not the time to break faith with public health officials and their guidelines" https://www.nanaimobulletin.com//nanaimo-mayor-asks-citiz/

#Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social impairments and difficulty inferring the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of others. It is not characterized by violence or lack of a moral compass @AutismCanada @AutismONT https://www.thestar.com//alek-minassians-father-back-on-th