Personality Profile: Matt and Sarah Save a Life – Radio Online Show host Matt O’Neill is a well-known market veteran that loves Calgary. And Calgary loves Matt. Matt has a history of alcoholism and depression. Today, helping others in their struggles is one of his passions. For many years, he’s done this behind the scenes,...

Canadian Mental Health Association looks to energize Calgarians during COVID-19 pandemic with new long-term campaign – Global Calgary A new wellness campaign launched by the Canadian Mental Health Association is looking to get Calgarians moving to experience the mental health benefits of daily exercise. Deb Matejicka reports.

Life After Loss Program – Strathmore Now A program to help people in crisis with support and coping skills in terms of suicide and bereavement is talking place in Strathmore. The Canadian Mental Health Association and Strathmore Family and Community Support Services are hosting the Suicide Bereavement Program, Life After Loss. The group gives people...

Hugs not drugs: Researcher says relationships should be loneliness RX A psychiatry resident physician at the University of Calgary says loneliness can be better treated with more social interactions and meaningful relationships than meds. Loneliness is that uncomfortable and sometimes painful feeling when there’s a gap in the quality of the relationships you have and what...

3 Million Committed to Mental Health in Alberta The Provincial Government is committing funds to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Three million dollars has been given to the CMHA to expand the Recovery College model past Calgary into more communities across the province. According to Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Mental Health, “Recovery is a...

Programs to Support Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Coming to Red Deer Calgary’s Canadian Mental Health Association is expanding its Recovery College program to Red Deer to improve access to mental health and addictions services. The association’s Red Deer office will run the Recovery College courses for individuals and families starting in September. Red Deer...