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Experiences of mental health issues
Recommendation 79:
COVID-19 has exasperated mental health and wellbeing concerns for youth. The Coalition recommends increased youth-specific services and support around mental health.
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Recommendation 7:
Continue steps to simplify and improve the income and disability application processes with the Ministry’s own disability-related “daily living activities” (e.g., decision-making or communicating effectively with others, etc.) in mind. In particular, the application should only collect information that is necessary and relevant; avoid asking for the same information twice; and not focus solely on deficits, but allow applicants to identify positive qualities, abilities or activities such as volunteering without impacting eligibility.
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Recommendation 47:
Close the gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and focus on indicators such as infant mortality, maternal health, suicide, mental health, addictions, life expectancy, birth rates, infant and child health issues, chronic diseases, illness and injury incidence, and the availability of appropriate health services.
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Recommendation 4:
BC should recognize the expertise of people with lived and living experience as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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Recommendation 1:
BC should recognize human rights as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should recognize access to quality services as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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BC should recognize a holistic approach to mental wellness as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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Recommendation 7:
BC should promote self-determination at every opportunity as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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Recommendation 6:
BC should prioritize intersectional equity as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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Recommendation 5:
BC should include compliance with UNDRIP as a guiding principle in its mental health law.
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