BC Mental Health and Addictions Research Institute (BCMHARI) and the Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI) are joining together. Mental health researchers are welcomed into the CFRI research community where they are now supported by CFRI's programs and services. The existing program of outstanding mental health research will be further strengthened by opportunities to interact with research groups across our campus.
New study finds girls in rural B.C. at highest risk of self-poisoning
A new study led by researchers from the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit found girls in rural B.C. communities with poor access to local mental health services are at the highest risk of intentionally poisoning themselves. The most common substance used was non-opioid painkillers and the second most common substance used was medication for anxiety and depression.
