Falling Through the Cracks
Navigating mental health support for youth within a broken system
Reprinted from the The Vibes Are Off: Young People, Anxiety and Depression issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (1), pp. 22-24
On the Front Lines
A first responder's plea for change
Reprinted from the Involuntary Treatment: Tensions and choices issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (2), pp. 29-30
I never imagined that helping people could feel this heavy.
When Help Harms
Reprinted from the Involuntary Treatment: Tensions and choices issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (2), pp. 27-28
A Sister's Struggle
A story of loss and systemic failure
Reprinted from the Involuntary Treatment: Tensions and choices issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (2), pp. 25-26
Help When All Else Fails
Reprinted from the Involuntary Treatment: Tensions and choices issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (2), pp. 23-24
Advocate, Advocate, Advocate
A family’s journey through the mental health system
Reprinted from the Involuntary Treatment: Tensions and choices issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (2), pp. 21-22
I've heard that cannabis is worse for you than originally thought. What is the latest information on this?
Using cannabis, for example, smoking, vaping, or edibles, has potential benefits and harms. Research is ongoing.
Time for Change
Reform British Columbia's Mental Health Act
Resources
Reprinted from the Involuntary Treatment: Tensions and choices issue of Visions Journal, 2025, 21 (2), p. 44
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