CMHA Kelowna News
CMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CMHA, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is taking time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism that continues to impact Indigenous peoples in Canada. We recognize that systemic racism and colonialism continue to permeate our system of mental health care in this country. We […]
The Mental Health I$$ue
“I’ve heard heartbreaking stories from parents of teenagers with eating disorders who are on long waiting lists for therapy. One woman told me how hard it is just trying to make sure they can keep their family member alive when all they want to do is end their life.”
Safeguard Your Mental Health in Wildfire Season
Photo Credit: KelownaNow Coping with natural disaster stress Tens of thousands of British Columbians are going through upheaval right now as hundreds of wildfires burn throughout the province. Mental health experts warn that the emotional toll of disaster can be as devastating as the financial strains of damage and loss of home, business or personal [...]