Ministry of Health
Publications
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Anxiety
- Brain Injury
- Eating Disorders
- Financial Assistance
- Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
- Treatment
- Women
Addictions and Substance Abuse
A planning framework to guide and support health authorities to address problematic substance use and associated mental health problems with integrated responses.
A tool kit designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness or substance use disorder by providing information and practical resources.
Harm Reduction: A British Columbia Community Guide (PDF 464K)
A document outlining what harm reduction means and examples of how communities and municipalities can be partners in preventing and reducing harms from substance use.
Health Canada’s Alcohol and Drug Prevention Publications
An indexed list of links to publications concerning alcohol and other drugs.
You and Substance Use Workbook
A resource which educates the user about the impacts of problem alcohol or drug use behaviour, treatments and strategies on becoming more active in the recovery process.
TopAnxiety
A resource to help individuals cope with an anxiety disorder and to educate anyone wanting to learn more about this common type of mental health problem.
Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide
An online guide for head injured persons and their families.
Eating Disorders
Action Plan for Provincial Services for People with Eating Disorders (PDF 1.0M)
The British Columbia Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, has developed this action plan in response to a review of services to children, youth and adults with eating disorders in BC conducted in 2009 and early 2010. The actions contribute to the improvement of the overall system of care, including supporting provincial health care system to build capacity and resources to treat children, youth and adults in BC.
Financial Assistance
No-Charge Psychiatric Medication Plan (Plan G)
Available to individuals of any age who are registered with a mental health service centre and who demonstrate clinical and financial need. The plan provides coverage of certain psychiatric medications.
Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Suicide Resources
CMHA provides online resources related to suicide, including suicide prevention, grief after suicide and youth and suicide. Information includes discussion of suicide myths and warning signs, how to access crisis resources, and coping strategies.
A tool kit designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness or substance use disorder by providing information and practical resources.
The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada 2006
A report to raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding about mental health and mental illness in Canada.
Hope and Healing: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide
The guide focuses on the practical matters that survivors need to deal with after a suicide. Further help and information are listed under Other Resources.
The Mental Health Act helps provide people with mental disorders the treatment and care they need when they are not willing to accept it.
The 1998 Mental Health Plan sets out the objectives and strategies for mental health reform that will promote the optimal mental health and participation of people with mental illness in BC.
Mental Health Promotion Tool Kit
A guide for implementing a mental health promotion program, including examples, strategies, tips and tools.
This report provides a framework and planning template and recommendations for local, regional and provincial initiatives addressing suicide prevention, intervention and postvention across the lifespan.
Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness: A Training Tool for Communities (PDF 2.1M)
This manual contains what is needed for anyone with some experience in adult education to hold a community event that will inform audiences as to the issues involved in supporting families with parental mental illness.
Mood Disorders
Antidepressant Skills Workbook
This workbook gives an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best available research and gives a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression. Available in Chinese, English, French and Punjabi.
This workbook deals with depression in the workplace environment.
Intended for individuals who are currently experiencing suicidal ideation and/or have had a plan or made an attempt to hurt themselves.
Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens
This workbook explains depression and teaches teens skills they can use to help overcome or prevent it. Available in English and French.
This toolkit contains resources and strategies important for the self-management of depression.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Video Guide
This 20-minute video guide was developed for patients and families. It provides an overview of ECT, as well as information regarding how it's done, the benefits and risks associated with the treatment, and what a patient can expect if they choose to undergo this type of treatment. It is intended to help inform discussion and decision-making regarding the use of ECT as a psychiatric treatment.
This toolkit will help people who already know that they have a mental disorders develop skills to manage their illness on their own.
Treatment
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Core Information Document (PDF 1.0M)
This document provides an overview of cognitive behavioural therapy and summarizes evidence supporting its effectiveness in addressing a variety of psychological problems.
Continuum of Community Mental Health and Addictions Services (PDF 92K)
A list of British Columbia services for people with severe addictions and mental illness.
Peer Support Resource Manual (PDF 762K)
This manual provides background information on the importance of peer support for people with a mental illness, the key elements needed in a peer support program and a step-by-step outline of how to develop a peer support program.
Women
Self-care Program for Women with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (PDF)
A manual to help women with postpartum depression and the health care providers who treat these women and their families.