Made possible with the support of a group of great volunteers, CMHAVB put on a small public depression and anxiety screening event at our office on Monday evening - Blue Monday - and we were a bit disappointed by the small turnout.
Not to be put off, we are seeking input from as viewpoints as possible to see how we can better meet the needs of our community.
One thought is that the need for this type of event is no longer needed. We think not.
Other considerations included:
The time of day not being a good fit. We planned this particular event to catch folks just after work...maybe this was a bit optimistic? Would a daytime event be a better fit for those concerned about low mood or anxiety?
The day of the week was not a good fit. A suggestion from one of our volunteer clinicians is to consider holding a screening event on a Saturday. We would be willing to try that.
Perhaps people would prefer to look at the screening tools in advance or even fill them out on-line prior to taking the time to come out to an event in person? We think this is a really good idea, and are willing to consider this option for our next screening event.
Most of all, we would like to hear what others have to say. Perhaps you have attended an event in the past? Or held you own events? Or it may be that have you have only considered going to a screening...
In any event, we'd like to hear from you.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Event info - Self-Injury Awareness Day Mar 1 2011
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD)
March 1 2011
An Educational Evening: Self-Injury Uncovered
Presenters:
Seia Roots
Lyn MacBeath, Psychiatrist
TUESDAY MARCH 1ST
6:30-8:00PM
CMHA Vancouver Burnaby Branch
175 West Broadway
Vancouver
Office # is 604-872-4902
This event is open to all by donation
$5 RECOMMENDED
March 1 2011
An Educational Evening: Self-Injury Uncovered
Presenters:
Seia Roots
Lyn MacBeath, Psychiatrist
TUESDAY MARCH 1ST
6:30-8:00PM
CMHA Vancouver Burnaby Branch
175 West Broadway
Vancouver
Office # is 604-872-4902
This event is open to all by donation
$5 RECOMMENDED
Monday, February 7, 2011
Self-Injury Uncovered - an education evening event Mar 1
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is March 1st.
On this day, and in the weeks leading up to it, people may be more likely to speak about this often secret behaviour, maybe for the first time.
The idea is to reduce shame and stigma, and to replace misinformation with knowledge about self-injury.
CMHAVB is pleased to host pychiatrist Lyn MacBeath from Interior Health, who will co-present with MHFA instructor, Seia Roots, for this educational evening about self-injury. Lyn and Seia have presented several times before on the topic. Most recently they presented at the Family Medical Forum in Vancouver last October.
This presentation is intended for those with direct experience, friends/family members, as well as professionals who want to hear some of the latest on the topic.
We will explore:
- meanings and functions
- when it is a problem?
- what to do about it?
- how to talk about it?
The workshop will be open to all, and will be held at the CMHA VB Vancouver offices, 175 West Broadway.
Orange bracelets, a symbol for Self-Injury Awareness Day will be available by donation at of the event.
On this day, and in the weeks leading up to it, people may be more likely to speak about this often secret behaviour, maybe for the first time.
The idea is to reduce shame and stigma, and to replace misinformation with knowledge about self-injury.
CMHAVB is pleased to host pychiatrist Lyn MacBeath from Interior Health, who will co-present with MHFA instructor, Seia Roots, for this educational evening about self-injury. Lyn and Seia have presented several times before on the topic. Most recently they presented at the Family Medical Forum in Vancouver last October.
This presentation is intended for those with direct experience, friends/family members, as well as professionals who want to hear some of the latest on the topic.
We will explore:
- meanings and functions
- when it is a problem?
- what to do about it?
- how to talk about it?
The workshop will be open to all, and will be held at the CMHA VB Vancouver offices, 175 West Broadway.
Orange bracelets, a symbol for Self-Injury Awareness Day will be available by donation at of the event.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Sites we go to find free or low cost things to do in Vancouver
Looking for inexpensive or free activities in Vancouver? Want to know what is happening around town?
Check out these websites:
Free Vancity: http://www.freevancity.com/
Tourism Vancouver: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/things_to_do/free_or_almost_free
Find Family Fun: http://findfamilyfun.com/eventthismonth.htm
Vancouver Public Library Events: http://www.vpl.ca/events/
The Georgia Straight: http://www.straight.com/
City of Vancouver Events: http://vancouver.ca/events.cfm
Check out these websites:
Free Vancity: http://www.freevancity.com/
Tourism Vancouver: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/things_to_do/free_or_almost_free
Find Family Fun: http://findfamilyfun.com/eventthismonth.htm
Vancouver Public Library Events: http://www.vpl.ca/events/
The Georgia Straight: http://www.straight.com/
City of Vancouver Events: http://vancouver.ca/events.cfm
CANTONESE MENTAL HEALTH RADIO SERIES AM1470 10-11pm
Stella Lee (CMHAVB Chinese Health Promotion Program Coordinator) has helped the Chinese radio AM1470 arrange a series of mental health topics for Cantonese interview programs starting this Friday, February 4, 2011, from 10pm to 11pm. The host of this evening interview program is ‘Hon Men 漢文’
February 4, Friday
Help People in Recovery Back to Work
有关精神康复者复工或就業问题
Speaker: Alan Yien, Employment Counsellor for people with disabilities
February 7, Monday
About Mood Disorders
情緒病的認識與處理
Speaker: 梁頴茵博士Ｄr. Debbie Leung, Clinical Psychologist
February 11, Friday
Positive Psychology to Happiness
可助你求取幸福的正向心理學
Speaker: Dr. Sandra Wong, Registered Psychologist
February 14, Monday
Personality Disorder and Self-harm
邊緣性人格障礙及自殘問題
Speaker: :梁頴茵博士Ｄr. Debbie Leung, Clinical Psychologist
February 18, Friday
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Youth
兒童和青少年的焦慮症問題
Speaker: Joshua Chin,
Clinician of the Child and Youth Mental Health Services
VCH
February 21, Monday
Learning Disabilities of Children
兒童的學習障礙問題
Speaker: Greenly Hoe-Yan Ho, MA
PhD Student, Clinical Psychology Program
February 25, Friday
Dealing with Grieving
如何處理失去至愛的傷痛
Speaker: Greenly Hoe-Yan Ho, MA
PhD Student, Clinical Psychology Program
February 28, Friday Food That Can Promote Moods
能促進情緒健康的營養食物
Speaker: 謝婉卿女士Yuen-Hing Tse, Holistic Nutritionist
Wishing You and Your Family a Very Happy
& Prosperous Healthy Chinese New Year!
February 4, Friday
Help People in Recovery Back to Work
有关精神康复者复工或就業问题
Speaker: Alan Yien, Employment Counsellor for people with disabilities
February 7, Monday
About Mood Disorders
情緒病的認識與處理
Speaker: 梁頴茵博士Ｄr. Debbie Leung, Clinical Psychologist
February 11, Friday
Positive Psychology to Happiness
可助你求取幸福的正向心理學
Speaker: Dr. Sandra Wong, Registered Psychologist
February 14, Monday
Personality Disorder and Self-harm
邊緣性人格障礙及自殘問題
Speaker: :梁頴茵博士Ｄr. Debbie Leung, Clinical Psychologist
February 18, Friday
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Youth
兒童和青少年的焦慮症問題
Speaker: Joshua Chin,
Clinician of the Child and Youth Mental Health Services
VCH
February 21, Monday
Learning Disabilities of Children
兒童的學習障礙問題
Speaker: Greenly Hoe-Yan Ho, MA
PhD Student, Clinical Psychology Program
February 25, Friday
Dealing with Grieving
如何處理失去至愛的傷痛
Speaker: Greenly Hoe-Yan Ho, MA
PhD Student, Clinical Psychology Program
February 28, Friday Food That Can Promote Moods
能促進情緒健康的營養食物
Speaker: 謝婉卿女士Yuen-Hing Tse, Holistic Nutritionist
Wishing You and Your Family a Very Happy
& Prosperous Healthy Chinese New Year!
Friday, January 28, 2011
FYI - an invitation from our friends at CREST.BD
February 24, 2011: CREST.BD…Invites you to a Community Engagement Night
An evening focusing on Bipolar Disorder
February 24th, 6:30-8:30pm
UBC Robson Square: 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Featuring talks from CREST.BD members: Mark Lau (Psychologist), Rosalind Irving (Family Therapist), Victoria Maxwell (Actress and Mental Health Educator, and Erin Michalak (Psychologist).
The evening will also include:
Information & resource tables hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Coast Mental Health, Kettle Friendships Society and the BC Mood Disorders Association
Opportunities to learn about new research in BD and learn about current studies
A networking reception with additional CREST.BD team members with refreshments provided
Please note, the event is free and no registration is required. For more information please download the Community Event Poster (PDF) or contact Sally McBride, CREST.BD Community Liaison Lead via email: sally.mcbride@ubc.ca
An evening focusing on Bipolar Disorder
February 24th, 6:30-8:30pm
UBC Robson Square: 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Featuring talks from CREST.BD members: Mark Lau (Psychologist), Rosalind Irving (Family Therapist), Victoria Maxwell (Actress and Mental Health Educator, and Erin Michalak (Psychologist).
The evening will also include:
Information & resource tables hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Coast Mental Health, Kettle Friendships Society and the BC Mood Disorders Association
Opportunities to learn about new research in BD and learn about current studies
A networking reception with additional CREST.BD team members with refreshments provided
Please note, the event is free and no registration is required. For more information please download the Community Event Poster (PDF) or contact Sally McBride, CREST.BD Community Liaison Lead via email: sally.mcbride@ubc.ca
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