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.

Beverage Notes

TikTok Canada to serve free whipped lemonade in Vancouver to support mental-health organization

Sep 3

The event is for a nonprofit aiming to change perceptions of mental health.

Federal Election

In advance of Labour Day, Canadian federal leaders hone messages for the working class

Sep 1

Mental health on the job, employment insurance, and pensions are all being highlighted in this campaign.

Movie Reviews

Cured details historical LGBT fight to have homosexuality removed from mental disorders

Aug 17

This documentary chronicles how lesbian and gay rights activists waged a Sisyphean battle against the American Psychiatric Association.

Arts Notes

Largest public natural light mural in Western Canada will be unveiled in Burnaby

Jul 9

It's called Aura and it will cover 14,600 square feet at the Amazing Brentwood project along Lougheed Highway.

Straight Talk

Investigation launched into death of man hiding in bushes in Surrey

Jun 28

The man told people that he was hiding from police and that they should let him into their homes.

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.