Mental Health

Created December 1, 2020, by Kathryn Breakell, Langara College Library & Information Technology practicum student. Last checked April 29, 2021, by Rachel Lin Langara College Library & Information Technology practicum student.

In this section:

  • The Basics
  • Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Mental Health in Publishing

The Basics

Canadian Mental Health Association. “Fast Facts about Mental Illness.” CMHA, 2013. Read Article
Note: excerpted from Mental Health Commission of Canada (2013), who was making the case for investing in mental health in Canada.

Government of Canada. “About Mental Health.” Jun. 22, 2020. Read Article
Note: This link describes mental health in general terms and gives advice on how to take care of your general mental health.

Homewood Health. “Understanding Depression.” Read Article
Note: Homewood Health is a Canadian company specializing in offering mental health and addiction services.

Omotayo, Abisola. “Accommodating Mental Health-Breaking down the Stigma.” BC Human Rights Clinic, Oct. 29, 2018. Read Article

National Alliance on Mental Illness. “Common with Mental Illness.” Read Article
Note: This article offers a more in-depth course on mental illness to those who have family members who are dealing with mental illness. Their site also offers more accessible definitions of the main types of mental illnesses that are suffered by the general public, what the symptoms are of those mental illnesses are, so you can recognize them yourself.

Mental Health in the Workplace

Government of B.C. “Managing Mental Health Issues at Work.” Read Article

Government of B.C. “Mental Health Issues at Work.” Read Article

Heritage BC. “Tips & Information for Self-Care and Workplace Mental Health.” Read Here.

Wellness Matters. “Wellness Matters: How to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace.” BCBusiness, Aug. 24, 2018.  Read Article
Note: Previously published by BCLiving

Mental Health in Publishing

Hartman, Liz. “Reading to Save Lives: Publishing and Mental Health.” Publisher’s Weekly, Aug. 3, 2018.  Read Article

Nawotka, Ed. “Introducing … the International View: PRH Canada Focuses on Mental Health.” Publisher’s Weekly, Jan. 19, 2019.  Read Article

Sullivan, Katie. “Mental Health for Writers.” TCK Publishing. Read Article

Wood, Heloise. “Authors urge publishers to ‘give space’ to mental health.” The Bookseller, Nov. 26, 2019. Read Article

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    Accountability – Codes of Conduct & Policies

    Canadian and select codes/policies for the publishing industry

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    Accountability in Publishing

    Anti-racism, white privilege, and encouraging diversity

  • Magazine Association of BC Advertising & Marketing resource
    Advertising & Marketing

    How to promote your magazine, gain readership & improve advertising

  • Magazine Association of BC, Associations resource
    Associations

    Professional associations for publishing, editing, advocacy, and writers and creators.

  • Magazine Association of BC Audience Development resource
    Audience Development & Distribution

    Boost your base

  • Magazine Association of BC Awards resource
    Awards

    For magazines and publishing professionals.

  • Magazine Association of BC Bursaries, Grants and Subsidies resource
    Bursaries, Grants & Subsidies

    Financial support for publishers

  • Magazine Association of BC Business & Administration resource
    Business & Administration

    Starting & running a publication

  • Magazine Association of BC Charitable Tax Status resource
    Charitable Tax Status

    How to become a charity

  • Magazine Association of BC Conferences and Industry & Advocacy resource
    Conferences

    Publishing conferences and events

  • Magazine Association of BC, Copyright resource
    Copyright

    Resources and rulebooks for creative industries

  • COVID-19 – Cultural Sector Resources

    Recovery funding, tips, grants

  • COVID-19 – Financial Support

    Of interest to magazine publishers, owners, contributors, creators

  • Magazine Association of BC Design and production resource
    Design & Production

    Editing, designing & style guides

  • Magazine Association of BC, Digital Resources resource
    Digital Resources

    Resources for creating & publishing your digital magazine

  • Accesability
    Disabled Writers & Accessibility

    Issues, ideas, discussions, resources & guides

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    Diversity & Inclusivity

    Bias, exclusion, privilege & discrimination

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    Diversity in Publishing – Overview

    Diversity, inclusivity, and CanLit

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    Diversity in Publishing – Organizations & Initiatives

    Projects, awards, events, & mentorship

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    Diversity in Publishing – Studies & Stats

    Studies, reports & stats about diversity in publishing

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    Diversity in the Workplace

    Reports, statistics, & steps for a more diverse & equitable workplace

  • Magazine Association of BC Eco-Friendly resource
    Eco-Friendly

    Organizations, publishers, articles on data storage, recycling

  • Magazine Association of BC Staff & Volunteers resource
    Human Resources

    Internships, job boards, volunteers, management

  • Magazine Association of BC Conferences and Industry & Advocacy resource
    Industry & Advocacy

    Magazine industry and creative sector reports

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    Mental Health

    Mental Health Resources & articles for publishers, writers.

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    Podcasting

    Tutorials, tips & tricks for the beginner & for publishers

  • Magazine Association of BC Professional development resource
    Professional Development

    Education and training opportunities

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    Representation & Appropriation in Publishing

    Writing, reading, editing, tokenizing

  • Magazine Association of BC Print Resources resource
    Resources for Print Magazines

    Including circulation, subscriptions & printing

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    Sexual Abuse & Discrimination in the Literary Community

    Reports, articles, etc.

  • Work From Home

    Tips, virtual meeting/event software, etc.

  • Magazine Association of BC Workshops resource
    Workshops

    Opportunities for skills sharing and development

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