Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Symptoms of a mental illness can be better or worse at times. This happens when people are doing their best to manage their illness, too… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Decent, safe, affordable housing is one of the most important factors that affect our mental health. Poor housing, such as housing that’… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Moods are our emotions. They affect us every day. Sometimes we’re sad, other times we’re happy. We might even be sad and happy in the… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Everyone feels distracted and restless at times. For the most of us, the feelings pass and we can easily get back to work. Some people… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
There 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… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
People go to great lengths to protect themselves from pain and injury. But some people hurt themselves on purpose to help them deal with… read more
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
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Could I have psychosis?
What can I do about it?
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Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
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Could I have social anxiety disorder?
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Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Worry is a normal reaction to a stressful or troubling event, and it usually goes away on its own. But what happens when the worry doesn… read more
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Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research
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