Did you know that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in his or her lifetime? That could be your friend, your neighbour, or even yourself. The good news is that with the proper care and support, people affected by mental illness can continue to lead productive and rewarding lives.

 

 

 

 

 

  • .Advocacy is speaking up for ourselves or others for fair and equal treatment. Advocacy services provide information and referral, problem-solving, mediation and negotiation between the person and service providers. The advocate takes direction regarding the goals from the individual. The advocates role is to provide all the necessary information so that the person can make a well-informed decision.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mental Disorders

 

Schizophrenia
One of the most serious mental illnesses, schizophrenia affects about 1 percent of Canadians. Contrary to what many people believe, schizophrenia is not a "split personality"

 

 

 

Mood Disorders
These illnesses affect about 10 percent of the population. Everyone experiences "highs" and "lows" in life, but people with mood disorders experience them with greater intensity and for longer periods of time than most people

 

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