Here is a collection of the Georgia Straight's coverage of mental-health subjects, including issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, addiction, stress, therapy, and more.

Arts Features

The mental health of Vancouver’s youth is creatively articulated in Some Assembly’s latest show: Breakwater

Jun 19

While COVID-19 brought up important discussions about mental health, children and youth were often left out of the conversations. In Some Assembly’s newest play, they are given a voice.

Health Notes

World Elder Abuse and Awareness Day 2021: B.C. zeroes in on senior abuse and neglect during COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 15

"The isolation seniors have experienced during COVID-19 can hide cases of abuse and make bad situations worse."

Tech

How brands and social media platforms benefit from activism and trauma

May 22

Viral violent videos have become tools for change, but the footage can also affect our mental health.

Straight Talk

Prince Harry declares that he'll never again be bullied into silence

May 21

In an interview on Apple TV, he claimed that every single request regarding his wife's mental health was met with total silence and total neglect.

Style Watch

WIRTH Hats takes on the stigma around mental health

May 21

The Vancouver social enterprise was founded in memory of Jakob Wirth.

Health Features

As the pandemic takes a toll on mental health, options are available for those seeking relief from emotional pain

May 19

The Canadian Mental Health Association's website is a good place to start.

Education

Patti Bacchus: Scrapping school police programs is only the first step

Apr 29

Now it’s up to city council to put the money into programs that make all kids feel safe and supported in school.

LGBT+

Vancouver-based Qmunity demands Cloverdale–Langley MP apologize and retract "lesbian activity" remarks

Apr 27

B.C. queer resource centre Qmunity issued the following statement addressed to Cloverdale-Langley City MP Tamara Jansen.

Commentary

COVID-19: Mental-health crisis impacting postsecondary students

Apr 11

Postsecondary institutions need to implement mental-health literacy to all their communities.

LGBT+

SFU's Academic Women supports trans children's self-determination

Apr 8

"The larger movement to deny respect, support, and care to trans and gender nonconforming kids, is a serious threat to trans kids’ well-being."

Music

Canuck Country Rocks supports mental health with music by Dallas Smith, Odds, and Meghan Patrick on April 29

Apr 7

The concert is presented by Canucks Alumni and the City of Surrey.

Commentary

Sarah Leamon: Now is time for the federal government to ban unwanted conversion therapy

Mar 25

It stigmatizes the LGBT2Q community and its impacts include anxiety, depression, and self-harm.