In the News - CMHA Kelowna

The University of British Columbia is conducting a study and you may be eligible to participate! Please note that this is a courtesy posting for UBC:

We are interested in learning about people’s attitudes and beliefs about mental health disorders and their treatment. This will help in creating programs that promote greater awareness of these disorders and available treatment options. You will be entered to win a $50.00 gift card for Amazon.ca (at least 10 prizes).

You are invited to take a 30-minute online survey if you:

Live in the Okanagan (central or south regions) or the Similkameen Valley,
Are 17 years of age or older
Can read and understand English (about Grade 9 level)

For more information, please contact: Courtney Chrusch or Ian Pryzdial at: [email protected]. You may also contact Carolyn Szostak, the Principal Investigator, at 250-807- 8736 or email: [email protected].

To take the survey, go to: https://survey.ubc.ca/s/OKSS-mh- survey/

Opportunities to socialize and a sense of connection are important for mental health and healthy aging. Unfortunately, many seniors in our community struggle with isolation and loneliness, increasing their vulnerability to depression and disability. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna (CMHA Kelowna), has teamed up with Kelowna Community Resources and several other organizations in the central Okanagan to provide outreach for older adults.

“Our goal is to provide mental health education training to 100 staff members and volunteers at key agencies who will be able to match at least 60 older adults with a trained outreach volunteer,” says Alison Kyte, Wellness Programs and Education Manager at CMHA Kelowna. [Read more…]

Understanding Mental Health Disorders – A Community Survey (UBC)

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