We are charting new directions in bipolar disorder research, treatment and care. Your support is essential to CREST.BD’s research and knowledge implementation.
…insights, and professional reflections that demonstrate CREST.BD’s contributions to, and alignment with the principles of, the science of patient engagement. In today’s video, CREST.BD peer researchers Amir and Natasha Kolida, and network members Victoria Maxwell and Melinda Suto, illustrate how CREST.BD embodies the CIHR patient engagement framework by sharing their…
…the wonderful collaboration that we experienced on it with youth and our partner organizations, the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC in Victoria BC, and mindyourmind in London, Ontario. It was rewarding to hear MDAO Forum attendees found our Bipolar Youth Action Project to be an exciting, motivating, and inspiring example…
…discussions. Dr. Erin Michalak & Victoria Maxwell will share: • Self-Care Strategies • Measuring Your Quality Of Life & Sleep • Tools To Take Home Space is limited, please register here. Location: Vancouver General Hospital, Paetzold Multi-Purpose Room (JPPS 1888), 1st floor, Jim Pattison Pavilion South, 899 West 12th Ave…
We are pleased to share two webinars created in partnership with Partners for Mental Health. Partners for Mental Health seeks to transform the way Canadians think about, act towards, and support mental health through partnerships, public engagement, and strategic initiatives. Specifically, in the webinars presenters Erin Michalak and Victoria Maxwell…
…encountered in the work lives of people who live with bipolar disorder, including: Finding the right fit between you, your career, and your bipolar disorder Making use of support services such as occupational therapy Disclosure in the workplace The video series features Victoria Maxwell, an actor and CREST.BD network member…
BComm Peer Researcher BComm, Royal Roads University Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions, Camosun College Don (he/him) is currently a Policy Analyst with the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions (MMHA) on the Indigenous Partnerships and Wellness team. Don recently relocated back to Victoria, BC after spending the last…