Mental health

In 2009 37 057[1] individuals were admitted to the correctional system in BC, of whom approximately 10% were female. Women in BC are incarcerated in either the federal or the provincial correctional system. 

Much anticipated by family doctors across British Co­lumbia, the Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) module from the Practice Support Program (PSP) begins a full rollout in October 2012.

Amendments have been made to the Workers Compensation Act, changing coverage for mental disorders caused by work. The following changes apply to all decisions made on or after 1 July 2012.

The Mental Health module from the GPSC’s Practice Support Program (PSP) offers training for family physicians to help them screen patients for a wide range of mental health conditions. The treatment approaches presented through the module enhance family physicians’ skills and confidence in providing effective primary care for patients with mild to moderate depression and anxiety.