Open Talk: January Blues
Tag: Mental Illness
New Year, New Groups!
Hi folks,
Happy New Year! It’s been a decade since the conception of Kaleidoscope, isn’t that exciting? We’re happy to announce the times and locations of our 3 groups running this term (Jan-Apr 2020).
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out on social media or by email 🙂
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Blog Article: Managing Mental Illness in Graduate School: Some Recommendations
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/
TONIGHT! Living with Mental Ill-Ability Speaker’s Event
Three young adults – two of which are Kaleidoscope’s own facilitators! – will share their stories about living with mental illness or mental ill-ability. As part of the Mental Health Network anti-stigma campaign, this event is an opportunity for the UBC community to learn about living with major depression disorder, bipolar type 1 and bipolar type 2. We will also have an open mic for students, staff and faculty in the audience to share their stories and ideas about mental health.
Date: Monday, January 28th, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Irving K. Baber Learning Centre – Room 182
Admission: $2
Refreshments will be provided!
ILL-A•bil•i•ty: \ˈil-ə-bi-lə-tē\ n.
The opposite of disability: adaptation of power, strength, and creativity. Anything one puts their mind to, will be done. Creating advantages from disadvantages: A physical or mental “handicap” that one adapted themselves to, to pursue living a full, normal life.
– Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli
More info here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxlZFhIamQwakw5UHd5VVh0RzMwN0E6MA#gid=0
RSVP directly here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxlZFhIamQwakw5UHd5VVh0RzMwN0E6MA#gid=0
Vancouver Coastal Health now accepting applications for Fall 2013 Peer Support Worker training
Do you have personal experience receiving mental health services? Are you interested in working with people who are recovering from mental illness? Becoming a Peer Support Worker might be a great way for you to be a mentor for others and gain experience in the field.
- Training is 6-9 hours per week
- 36 hour practicum following training
- Training is free for Vancouver residents; $350 for outside residents
Full information and application form: http://peerwork.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/pdf-vancouver-peer-support-training-application.pdf
Portrayals of Madness at UBC Thrive 2012
Come join us on at 6 PM this Friday November 9th for this year’s Portrayals of Madness event as we discuss how mental illness is depicted in cinema. This is a free event and will be held at the Abdul Ladha Center on campus. We hope to see you there!
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education & Support Program
BRIDGES is a course offered by the BC Schizophrenia Society that helps support individuals on their journey to recovery. There are three types of courses through which students have the opportunity to learn about psychiatric diagnoses, which mental health treatments work best, and self-help. The courses are also a good opportunity for students to benefit from peer support.
The three courses offered are:
BRIDGES COURSE
10 session, 2.5 h. For people living with a mental illness
BRIDGES FOOTSTEPS
5 session, 1 h. For people in hospitals, residential treatment or jails
BRIDGES SUPPORT GROUP
Support group based on BRIDGES principles and information
For more information of each of those courses and to find out if one is nearby, please contact Debbie Sesula at 604-733-5812 or visit http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/
Miles for Mental Health Run
The Canadian Mental Health Association will be holding their 2nd annual Miles for Mental Health Run in May of this year to increase awareness of mental illness and reduce stigma. Check it out!2012_Miles_For_Mental_Health[1]
Thrive Event Oct. 19th
Update: Drop by our booth (north side of the SUB) Monday and Tuesday to enter a DVD prize draw. On Wednesday those who come to the event can enter twice!.
DVDs include: Little Miss Sunshine, Donnie Darko & a blue ray version of Black Swan.
As part of UBC’s Thrive week The Kaleidoscope and the Mental Health Awareness Club will be hosting
Portrayals of Madness in Film
Wednesday Oct. 19th,12:00-12:45 and 1:00-1:45
@ the Norm Theatre in the SUB (next to Bernoulli’s Bagels)
There will be time for questions and discussion as we screen depictions of mental illness in clips from Donnie Darko, A Beautiful Mind, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Little Miss Sunshine to more obscure and foreign films.
Come at 12pm, come at 1pm or stay for both! Refreshment provided!
For more information contact info@the-kaleidoscope.com
