Mental Health Network

The interview I did with UBC’s newspaper, The Ubyssey, is now up! http://ubyssey.ca/news/mental-health-network-works-to-connect-health-initiatives-at-ubc-495/ Notes: I did not create the MHN. It was created by a group of people attending a Mental Health Symposium in 2011, initially spurred on by Occupational Therapy students. It is now run by Ashley and I along with all our group reps. Seeking [...]

Time: 11:00AM Location: CSI Small Meeting Room Attendees: Josh, Ashley, Sarah, Kiran, Shika, Jayne, Trevor; Welcome new members: Alborz (MHAC),  Emily (SASC), Ashley (MHN) Topics: MHN: Update on e-mental health website to be created by Dr. Krausz (April 28) Wellness Centre: “Stress Less for Exam Success” (April 4) AMS: New hire & Puppy Therapy (April 4) SASC: [...]

Interesting article about some behind the scenes dynamics between the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) and the AMS. AMS neglected Sexual Assault Support Centre, says resigning coordinator Also don’t forget to check out the events listed in our right nav —>   There is a QPR Suicide intervention workshop on March 23rd. I attended one [...]

This week we were able to meet with some new volunteers. We are currently looking into expanding our online presence through social media (Twitter and Facebook) as well as continuing on our ever-going adventure to recruit more reps. We have been in contact with The Sexual Assault Awareness Centre and they will be sending a [...]

The Mental Health Network is looking for a couple extra volunteers!  If your interested in applying please see our posting on CareersOnline posted Feb.13th or email your resume/cover letter to mhnubc@gmail.com.

Clara Hughes, Canadian Olympic champion, has become the face of the mental health initiative called “Let’s Talk” run by Bell Canada. Here’s an interview she did with George Strombolopolous earlier in the week, talking briefly about her own experiences and the campaign shes a part of. View this posting to watch the full interview. (15min)

CBC is doing a national project called “Live Right Now” to raise awareness of mental illness with Steven Page (a Canadian musician formerly with the Barenaked Ladies). There are three parts listed so far.  I’m listening to the main “Steven Page on Depression” post right now and its quite a good candid discussion of his [...]