The B.C. government will table a new deal for family doctors promising a better compensation model to address rising business costs and to provide physicians with an alternative to the current fee-for-service payment system. Doctors of BC says the
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association's looking to clear away what it deems a financial barrier to therapy - a tax on counselling therapists and psychotherapists’ services, which experts say is unfair. While other mental health
The research found 46% feel unprepared for this stage of life and 54% believe menopause is still a taboo subject. Despite menopause affecting 50% of the population, a remarkable four in 10 women reported feeling alone through their menopause
Mental health-related incidents such as suicide remained relatively stable or declined, counter to claims that mental health-related incidents increased. Simon Fraser University's findings suggest the change in social behaviour that reduced
Those with mild mental health or substance use concerns can call a free provincial peer support line to speak with someone who can relate to their experience. The peer supporters provide social and emotional support, reassurance and encouragement for
Over the study period, rehospitalization rates for adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause readmission rates were significantly higher for women (25% for women vs. 21% for men). Researchers say this underscores the need for ongoing efforts to
Simon Fraser University’s Circle Innovation makes a case for policymakers to design programs tailored to personality types rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. It examined the effects of lifestyle activities on the cognitive health of adults
The funding will support the mental wellness of young people from Indigenous, Black, newcomer and underserved communities, including those in rural and remote regions. The programs that’ll expand are: Weaving Threads, which reaches Ont. Indigenous
BC Team-Based Care is holding webinars with representatives of team-based care networks to share their work and experiences withing the Community Health Centre Evaluation in BC. The next webinar will cover: How an evaluation tool was implemented and
The project will investigate treatment options for people living with opioid use disorder. Gitpo Spirit Lodge, located in Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation, will be leading the project. The lodge is an Indigenous wellness center focused on