For one Vancouver woman, it took a life-threatening overdose during a severe episode of psychosis for her to finally get referred to a psychiatrist for treatment and an official diagnosis of schizophrenia.
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Posted: Jun 02, 2021 8:30 AM PT | Last Updated: June 2
B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau says full regulation of counselling, therapy and social work would help create a comprehensive system of mental health care in the province.(Michael McArthur/CBC)
The leader of the B.C. Green Party is tabling legislation she believes could lead to therapy, counselling and social work finally becoming fully regulated in this province.
Sonia Furstenau is introducing a private member s bill on Wednesday afternoon that would amend the Health Professions Act so the health minister is compelled to take action when regulation of a profession is determined to be in the public interest.