The importance of psychological health at VCH

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Psychological health is important to us all. Each February, from psychological associations, to scientists, to psychology residents and psychologists organize local public education and outreach activities to facilitate awareness of psychological health in our communities, to mark Psychology Month. Psychologists add value to all aspects of wellness by formulating evidence based methods of treatment, assessment, education and research.

VCH team

Psychologists in our region enjoy working with interdisciplinary teams to make valuable contributions in service areas that include cross cultural supportive services at Raven Song, vocational assessments at Gastown Vocational Services, community services at Hamber House, addictions services at Burnaby Centre for Mental Health & Addictions, psychological assessment, solid organ transplantation, geriatric services, and sexual health at Vancouver General, neuropsychology assessment and rehabilitation, acquired brain injury and rehabilitation at GF Strong, the Alzheimer’s Clinic, occupational stress, the psychosis and mood disorders program at UBC Hospital, the OCD group therapy program at Richmond Hospital, eating disorders, heart centre and HIV clinic at St. Pauls’ to name a few.

efapResources for staff

If you are struggling with the effects of stress, free and confidential help is available through the VCH Employee & Family Assistance Program. Call toll free 1.800.505.4929 or visit www.efap.ca. Also, join us at one of our awareness events, listed in the VCH events calendar.