The Kaleidoscope

Film library

nicole — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:08:12 +0000

Did you know Kaleidoscope has a film library? Check out the titles and ask a facilitator at group if you are interested in borrowing a DVD!

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Summer Meeting Times

admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:29:47 +0000

Tuesdays, 4-5 pm

Wednesdays, 12-1 pm

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Opportunity for those to share their experiences with mental illness

victor — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:46:03 +0000

To our support group members: A letter from the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Student’s and Interns, they are looking for anyone who is willing to share their experiences with mental illness. If you are interested in an opportunity to influence the future of how healthcare professionals view, understand, and care for people with mental illness, read below for details!

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I am contacting you as the Panel Discussion Coordinator for the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns’s (CAPSI’s) national Professional Development Week conference This conference brings together hundreds of students from all the pharmacy schools across Canada, and will be hosted in Vancouver January 8-11, 2014. As part of this year’s panel discussions at the conference, we are putting together a mental health panel, where past and current individuals experiencing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, etc. will be given the opportunity to lead an interactive discussion that focuses on their experience with the healthcare system (eg. what worked well and what did not), and how they hope healthcare professionals can interact with or support those with mental health issues in the future.

Because Kaleidoscope brings together a community of such individuals who may be interested in contributing, I am looking for 1-2 individuals who:

-have experienced or are currently experiencing one or more mental illness(es)

-would like to speak about their mental health condition and their experience with the healthcare system in front of a large audience

-are comfortable with communicating with up to 3 other panelists/speakers in the period leading up to, and during the actual presentation

-are comfortable answering questions from the audience of future healthcare professionals

-are interested in teaching/guiding healthcare professionals on how to improve mental healthcare in the future

By participating in this initiative, members would have the opportunity to make a real difference in how healthcare professionals interact with those with mental health conditions in the future, and would be able to share their experiences with a broad audience who are dedicated to providing the best possible care in the future.

I would like to invite interested Kaleidoscope members to email me at panel.pdw2014@gmail.com with their:
- name
- nature of their mental illness (what was the illness, how long did/have they experienced it for, a brief summary of their interactions with healthcare professionals eg. pharmacists, physicians, social workers, psychiatrists, etc., if applicable)
- experience and/or comfort level with public speaking
- and any additional questions they may have for me
Any information shared with me will remain between myself and my committee leader, Anita, and will not be shared with anyone else until the potential speaker has decided to commit to presenting at the conference.

I would like to thank you for your time and consideration, and invite you to contact me should you have any further questions.

Best regards,
Alice Hou

Panel Discussion Coordinator

CAPSI Professional Development Week 2014

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Tomorrow (April 24th) is our last meeting until May 7th

tracy-kscope — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:55:33 +0000

It’s the end of the semester again! We’ll be taking next week off to relax and enjoy (what we hope will continue to be) lovely weather! So, tomorrow (Wednesday, April 24th) will be our last meeting until Tuesday, May 7th…

Kaleidoscope will continue to meet regularly throughout the rest of April

tracy-kscope — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:23:03 +0000

To support you through exams, Kaleidoscope will continue to meet at the regular times* straight through til the end of April! Stay tuned to hear our schedule for May. *Tuesdays: 5-6pm | Wednesdays-&-Thursdays: 12-1pm in the small meeting room in…

Blog Article: Managing Mental Illness in Graduate School: Some Recommendations

tracy-kscope — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:09:28 +0000

The student who writes this article was first diagnosed with a mental illness as a graduate student.

Follow this link to read their story: http://theprofessorisin.com/2013/03/13/3546/

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Careers Information Night for Mental Health & Neurology on March 21st from 5:30-7:30pm in BUCH A102

admin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:32:06 +0000

Come listen to professionals in mental health and professors/researchers in neuroscience at UBC talk about their fields and ask questions! FREE admission for members of UBC Neurology Club or MHAC, $3 for non-members and food provided!

http://www.facebook.com/events/452482394823017/

RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/167lDBA

Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Buchanan A102
Admission: FREE ($3 for non-members)

“In collaboration with the UBC Neurology club, we present to you an evening aimed to help you explore your potential career options in mental health or neurology after graduation. This event will feature a panel of special guest speakers who are experts in their respective field and a networking session to give you the opportunity to engage with these individuals.

Some of our guest speakers include:
- Dr. Kurt Haas, assistant professor in neuroscience. His research has touched various realms including schizophrenia, autism and epilepsy.
- Dr. Catherine Rankin, a psychology professor in behavioural neuroscience. Her research is focused on understanding how experience changes the nervous system, using a model system to study the effects of experience early in development on adult behavior and the nervous system, in addition to adult learning and memory.
- Dr. Michael Souza, undergraduate professor in the Learning Enhancement area of the Department of Psychology. His research interests include the frontal lobes and executive functions, with a particular interest in changes due to age, psychological illness or neurological injury
- Natalie Defreitas, a counsellor from UBC Counselling services. Outside of her work at UBC, she also works as a justice consultant for governments, jails and non-profit organizations.
- Luc Jean-Paul, a student in his first year in the Occupational Therapy Program at UBC. He has volunteered at the special Olympics and enjoys a good game of squash.

Whether you are in your first or fifth year of studies, we encourage all students from different faculties and backgrounds to join us for what will be a lovely evening!”

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The Community Education program is currently recruiting Youth Educators for our upcoming training

tracy-kscope — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:28:58 +0000

Youth Educators promote mental wellness among youth by facilitating interactive high school workshops on Mindfulness-Based Stress Management and Suicide Awareness and Response. This is a great opportunity to work with students in grades 8-12 in a fun and prevention-focused capacity.

There are 3 upcoming informational sessions at the Crisis Centre for prospective volunteers:

Wednesday, April 3^rd – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16^th – 7:00 pm
Monday, April 29th – 7:00 pm

Please contact Tiffany Robinson to register: (604)872-1811 ext.234 or email trobinson@crisiscentre.bc.ca

The Crisis Centre is located at 763 East Broadway, Vancouver.

Those interested should apply online by Friday, April 12^th^.

Youth Educator Poster_2013

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Kaleidoscope has another weekly meeting time: Thursdays from 12-1pm

tracy-kscope — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:01:02 +0000

This is great news! To accommodate more people’s schedules, Kaleidoscope has added another weekly meeting: Thursdays, from 12-1pm in the same location (the small meeting room in the CSI). First meeting is next Thursday, the 28th!

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Kaleidoscope will still be meeting during Reading Week at the regular times! (Tuesday 5-6pm and Wednesday 12-1pm)

tracy-kscope — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:56:03 +0000

Hope you’re all enjoying the start of Reading Break! For those of you on campus, Kaleidoscope meetings will still be happening this week at the regular times. Enjoy your time off class!

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