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At the MAPS Research Lab, we’re committed to keeping our community informed and engaged in the ongoing efforts to improve mental health care access. We’re excited to share the latest research findings, policy updates, and upcoming events designed to drive positive change. Stay tuned for new insights, collaborations, and opportunities to get involved in shaping the future of mental health policy.

Professor says more open data needed to understand mental health care system needs

Dr. Angela Russolillo highlights the critical ‘data void’ in B.C.’s mental health system — a gap that hinders evidence-based policy and the delivery of equitable care for marginalized communities.

When Women’s Mental Health is Ignored, the Health System Suffers

In a recent article by The Hill Times, Dr. Angela Russolillo frames the issue of women’s mental health in stark terms: women in health care are shouldering disproportionate levels of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges, a problem that has worsened since the COVID‑19 pandemic. Dr. Russolillo calls for a full shift in how women’s mental health is approached and supported as part of public health strategy in this recent article.

B.C. says Mental Health Act changes intended to help nurses, but critics concerned

Dr. Angela Russolillo argues that proposed changes to the Mental Health Act are misguided and cause more confusion than clarity.