Michelle

L. Michelle Seibel, RN BN MA
Senior Consultant

Michelle is a consultant who previously taught nursing for 13 years at Thompson Rivers University. She has been involved at the provincial and national levels as an advocate for individuals and families experiencing mental health problems since 2010. She is passionate about improving the lives of those who experience mental health problems and believes that education of the general public about these health issues is an important way to decrease stigma, improve recognition of and response to mental health problems, and ultimately increase the quality of life for all. Michelle has also been very active as a researcher, author and educator in addressing bullying and harassment within the health sector with primary focus on the impact on nursing students and those entering the profession.

Michelle also currently holds a position within the Vancouver Island Health Authority as a member of Geriatric Specialty Services.