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UBC president shares his story of recovery at mental health Summit

April 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

A strong advocate for student well-being, University of British Columbia president Santa J. Ono emphasizes importance of mental health support across the education spectrum at 7th annual Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses Summit

Vancouver, B.C. – It was during his studies that Professor Santa J. Ono first experienced depression and twice tried to take his own life.

“I studied hard, and I also partied hard,” says Ono of his student experience. “I learned the hard way the importance of balance and support.”

Now 15th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), Ono is committed to promoting and safeguarding the well-being of his students and the UBC community.

On April 4 Ono will share his story of resilience at the annual Healthy Minds | Healthy Campuses Summit event, a post-secondary initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC). [Read more…]

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Social Committee of Fortis Donates $3,500

February 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

A big, belated Thank You! to the Thompson Okanagan Social Committee of Fortis for donating $3,500 from their 2016 staff Christmas party to support local mental health initiatives through CMHA Kelowna! Their donation helps our community and loved ones with mental health struggles to receive the help and connections they need to live their best lives.


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UBC Medical Students Raise $16,500 for Youth Mental Health

January 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Pictured (l to r): Shari Slattery, CMHA Kelowna, UBC Southern Medical Program, Class of 2019: Liam Matthews, Cameron Oliver, Brandon Evtushevski, Stephen Watson, Stephanie Maguire – Manager, MNP and Wayne McNiven – Business Banking Advisor, Scotiabank

Hosting a charity golf tournament is an annual tradition for second-year UBC Medical students and one of the ways students get to know and make a difference in their community. This year, the UBC Southern Medical Program Class of 2019 chose the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna (CMHA Kelowna), as their charity of choice. [Read more…]

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