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…research do so for diverse reasons and can have different understandings of parameters for success. Explore what attracted the person to the research early on, and revisit the topic periodically. As one example of this, when I first started working with Victoria Maxwell, one of our founding peer-researchers, I remember…
…future of mental health care for youth more accessible for all. See you on Zoom! My name is Julia Gray and I am currently finishing up my final semester of my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria in Psychology and Sociology. I am passionate about the outdoors, cooking, and…
…Visit the ‘for employers’ section of the Bipolar Wellness Centre: bdwellness.com/employers. We have also produced a series of videos on “Work & Bipolar” featuring CREST.BD member and performing artist Victoria Maxwell: bdwellness.com/Support-Tools/Videos If I think a coworker might be struggling with bipolar disorder, how do I approach a respectful dialogue?…
…intervention “That’s Just Crazy Talk’ consists of a 55 minute theatrical performance developed by network member Victoria Maxwell, an established playwright and actress who lives with bipolar disorder targeting self and social stigma. In the performance, dramatic narrative conveys decades of personal and familial mental illness, translating the narrator’s experiences…
…that there is a large community who care about creating honest discussion about mental health. At Me Too Vol. #5, Victoria Maxwell, Dr. Steven Barnes, Dr. Erin Michalak, and Dr. Barbara Harris took to the stage to share their views, stories, and expertise to a lively and engaged audience. A…
In this webinar, UBC Associate Professor of Psychiatry and co-founder of CREST.BD, Dr. Erin Michalak, and actress and mental health educator, Victoria Maxwell, share their insights into workforce stigma and how to tackle it. View this webinar by clicking here. Many people in the Canadian workforce will experience a mental…