Puneet Aulakh
The BC government should pay for therapy
June 27, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff writer Right now, about 17% of BC residents are experiencing issues with mental health and substance use. If you’ve ever considered therapy or counselling, have you wondered if you’ll have to pay out of pocket? Psychotherapy services are not covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP) unless prescribed by a psychiatrist. Even then, treatment typically only covers a limited number of sessions, and wait lists span up to two years. The government should subsidize mental health services that are essential to the wellbeing of so many people in BC. The BC government states MSP doesn’t…
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BC organizations donate unsold food from grocery stores
May 14, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer Since 2020, BC organizations FoodMesh and Georgia Main Food Group have collaborated to build a network of 220 charities and farmers to distribute food to people living in food-insecure households. While food insecurity is at…
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SFU partners with Canadian Blood Services for 1,000 stem cell swabs campaign
February 28, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer SFU students were invited to an opportunity to change lives on February 8. Canadian Blood Services set up shop in the Student Union Building and outside the Mackenzie Cafe, encouraging individuals to register for stem…
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