Mental Health Archives | VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Back from the brink of death

March 11, 2014

Vancouver General Hospital’s VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is striving to create a better healing…

Mental illness looks a lot like me

March 3, 2014

Vancouver General Hospital’s VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation is striving to create a better healing…

Giving hope to people with mental illness

February 20, 2014

One in five people will experience a form of mental illness during their lifetime. Mental illness is a serious issue that can affect anyone at any time, and has devastating effects on people and their families.

Taseko gives $1.5M to new mental health facility at VGH

February 18, 2014

A new mental health facility planned for Vancouver General Hospital received a $1.5 million donation on February 18 from Taseko Mines Ltd. (TSX:TKO) – the largest corporate contribution the project has…

My challenges empower me to help create change

November 24, 2013

How has mental illness impacted your life? Mental illness nearly took my life. I have…

BC Muslim Association Makes Mental Health Matter

September 18, 2013

September 18, 2013 – The Muslim community rallied alongside Farida Bano Ali – a retired psychiatric nurse and community advocate – to raise awareness, hope and funding for people suffering with mental illness.