Mental Health in Greater Victoria

Ashley Berard, who studies the social impact of natural disasters at UVic, is calling for more mental health support for firefighters and wildfire victims ahead of B.C.’s wildfire season. (Black Press Media file photo)

UVic researcher calling for mental health support ahead of wildfire season

Ashley Berard studies the social impact of natural disasters

 

Anxiety is on a spectrum, according to Paweena Sukhawathanakul, assistant professor in the psychology department at UVic. (UVic/Photo supplied)

Anxiety arises on a spectrum and B.C. services lag behind: psychology prof

University of Victoria professor says anxiety has many causes and manifests in many forms

 

Protesters and advocates brought painted rocks in memory of friends and family they have lost to eating disorders. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Huge gaps’ in care for adults with eating disorders says protest at B.C. capital

Protesters at the B.C. Legislature called for better care for adults with eating disorders

 

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 77 per cent of B.C. adults have felt their mental health decline during the pandemic, compared to the national figure of 41 per cent. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. mental health expert offers tips for dealing with seasonal blues on Blue Monday

B.C. far above national average for those reporting deteriorating mental health through pandemic

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 77 per cent of B.C. adults have felt their mental health decline during the pandemic, compared to the national figure of 41 per cent. (Black Press Media file photo)