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The debate for involuntary care is on, On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko
With the rise in calls for increased involuntary treatment, it's important to consider that other solutions might be needed.
"We have the highest rates in Canada, here in BC, of hospitalizing people for mental health and substance use treatments. We already involuntarily treat a lot of people and it might be worth pausing and asking; is doubling down on something we’ve already been trying for several years, going to be helpful?"
Why ‘reopen Riverview’ is the wrong response to stranger violence
Following a recent attack in Vancouver, there have been calls to reopen Riverview as a simple response to a very complex issue. Kendra Milne of Health Justice breaks down why a simple solution isn’t the way to go on Weekends with Scott Shantz.
CTV News Reality Check: Why reopening Riverview wouldn't solve B.C.'s mental health crisis
With calls for Riverview to reopen being revitalized in the media leading up to the upcoming election in BC, it's important to consider what experts have to say on this proposed "solution" that may not actually be the solution people are looking for.
Mental Health Act expansion unlikely to reduce Victoria ER wait times, says NP
Patient rights advocate deem safe-guards a priority over who can assess for involuntary admission
Weave Human Rights into Mental Health Act, Urges Report
Enshrining human rights in British Columbia’s Mental Health Act should be a priority to improve outcomes for the rising number of people treated involuntarily for mental health and substance use, says an advocacy group
Officials are questioning whether Riverview Hospital should reopen, Jill Bennett Show
On August 11, Kendra from Health Justice did an interview on the Jill Bennett Show about involuntary treatment and mental health.
B.C. must protect legal rights of mentally ill as most of Canada does, patient says
Camille Bains, The Canadian Press