genetics and mental illness studies

                                  
                                                      

WHO ARE WE? 

We are UBC researchers with an interest in mental health and how mental illness impacts peoples' lives.  We would like to better understand the causes of mental illness, and we would also like to share what we find out.
   

WHAT IS THIS WEBSITE?

This website has been designed with the goal of enabling those who are interested to participate in our research.  It is also intended as a resource for those who participate or for families affected by mental illness, with information about the causes of mental illness, research results, and current events that may be of interest.
   

CURRENT RESEARCH STUDIES

 

RESOURCES

Pacific Post Partum Support Society
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
Early Psychosis Intervention Program
BC Schizophrenia Society
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia
Provincial Working Group: Supporting Families
Affected by Parental Mental Illness  
The Mother Infant Wellness Lab
Vancouver Coastal Health: Pregnancy & Childbirth
Spotlight on Mental Health
Who's Crazy Now?
Great website about movies with themes relevant to mental health
Vancouver Crisis Centre
 

CURRENT EVENTS

Laugh Your Head Off and Support Mental Health!
What? Stand Up For Mental Health 2009 Comedy Showcase
Where? The Stanley Theatre (2750 Granville (near Granville and 12th))
When? Sunday April 19 at 7:00 pm
How much? Tickets are $30

A Reason To Hope. The Means To Cope
What? An educational evening featuring Dr. Phillip Long and a panel of clients discussing how to improve social functioning for people with schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Where? St. James Community Square (3214 West 10th Avenue)
When? Tuesday April 21 at 7pm
How much? FREE (sponsored by BC Schizophrenia Society)

4 th Annual Family Conference: Family Involvement in the Mental Health System
What? An all-day conference of educational speakers and workshops, featuring Dr. Jon Fleming and Lorna Howes.
Where? Vancouver General Hospital, Paetzold Theatre (899 West 12 Avenue)
When? Saturday May 2 from 8:30 - 4:30
How much? For an individual : $25, For a family coming together: $30, For low income: $10 (Certificate of Attendance available)

 

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Dr. Jehannine Austin

Assistant Professor

Tel: 604-875-2000 ext. 5943

Fax: 604-875-3871

 

Catriona Hippman

Genetic Counsellor

Tel: 604-875-2000 ext. 4718

Fax: 604-875-3871

        Centre for Complex Disorders/Dept. of Psychiatry.

        BCMHARI Translational Lab Building

        3rd Floor - 938 West 28th Avenue

        Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4 CANADA