Stories

CANADA

Mental Health

2007

Challenge: Access to mental health resources in remote BC communities
Partners: VGH-UBC
Solution: Virtual interactive therapy and tools
Results: Greatly decreased the waiting time and made access easier and with less red tape

Generated data that raised awareness about the importance of teen depression and mental health

Program expanded to OCD research with Harvard University

CANADA

Mental Health

2007

Challenge:
Access to mental health resources in remote BC communities
Partners:
VGH-UBC
Solution:
Virtual interactive therapy and tools
Results:
Greatly decreased the waiting time and made access easier and with less red tape

Generated data that raised awareness about the importance of teen depression and mental health

Program expanded to OCD research with Harvard University