Rachel Braund

Rachel Braund is the Mental Health Specialist for a virtual program at BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) focussing on co-morbidity management with the Centre for Healthy Weights. Additionally, she is a Registered Social Worker in BC and AB, practicing in virtual adult mental health. She is a Registered Social Worker trained at the University of Toronto in Social Work and Public Health Policy. As the Mental Health Professional for the BCCH pilot virtual program, Rachel carries both a clinical mental health role and a program development role. She contributes to the development of digital clinical programming, psycho-educational materials, tracks clinical concerns and program engagement, while working with a multidisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive virtual program combining evidence-based practices, applied behavioural science, and digital learning practices. Rachel believes in advancing mental health by drawing on evidence-based practice and the role of cognition in behaviour change when building mental resilience. She is committed to advancing mental health by providing innovative virtual programs, aiming for effective, evidence-based, and engaging virtual user experiences, while ensuring timely, effective, and efficient operations. Her clinical background includes providing evidence-based interventions and supervision including CBT, ACT, DBT, MI, BA, and EMDR for mood related disorders, addictions, and trauma. She has experience in mental health in various settings including, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.