Connecting the Dots was an innovative 3-year project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.* The initiative sought to promote the mental health of urban** Aboriginal youth and families…
Body image and self-esteem start in the mind, not in the mirror. They can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem are a…
We all feel angry sometimes. Most of the time, we can deal with feelings of anger or irritability quickly. We may resolve the situation or look at the problem from…
Loss 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…
When it comes to our physical health, we all have strategies to stay healthy. We might take the stairs instead of the elevator, make sure we eat our veggies, or…
Indigenous Mental Health Promotion: Recommended Resources
Resources from the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres BCAAFC Indigenizing Outcomes Measurement (1.7 MB PDF) The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centre has produced a report entitled “Indigenizing Outcomes…
Visions is an award-winning quarterly magazine written by and for people who have experienced mental health or substance use problems, family and friends, service providers, and decision-makers. Relevant articles or…
Mental health is key to our well-being. We cant be truly healthy without it. It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the world around us. Mental health…
Living Life to the Full Living Life to the Full is an 8-session course that teaches skills to cope with life’s challenges. It is a resilience-building program for anyone—whether they’re…
You have a major deadline coming up tomorrow and you still have a ton of work to do. Your child’s principal called; your child is being disruptive … again. You…
Visions: BC’s Mental Health and Addictions Journal
BC’s Mental Health and Addictions Journal Visions is an award-winning quarterly magazine that brings together many views on mental health and substance use. It’s a place to explore different aspects…
