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Balance: Calgary’s Mental Health Blog

On July 24, 2021July 23, 2021

July 24 Is International Self-Care Day

What is self-care? Self-care is the practice of taking the necessary steps to preserve or improve one’s overall health. It...

On July 21, 2021July 20, 2021

Energize Don’t Hide 2021: Thank You!

We have reached the end of our summer wellness campaign Energize Don’t Hide 2021 and cannot express how grateful we...

On July 14, 2021July 7, 2021

School of Peer Support Highlight: Mo

CMHA Calgary’s School of Peer Support is a training and mentorship program for those with lived experience (or experience supporting...

On July 5, 2021June 30, 2021

Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Team Highlight: CMHA Calgary Energizers

As Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Challenges comes to a close, we are highlighting members of our Energize Don’t Hide Team,...

Alberta expanding youth mental health services throughout province – CBC Calgary

On July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Karen Gallagher-Burt, Director of Philanthropy and Stewardship at CMHA Calgary discusses with CBC Calgary’s Andrew Brown about the announcement that Alberta will provide up to 7.3 million, over the next three years, to expand youth mental health services throughout the province. If the following video does not load, please click the link here.

Stampede breakfast thanks Calgary first responders: ‘It was emotional’ – Global News

On July 19, 2021July 19, 2021

Stampede breakfast thanks Calgary first responders: ‘It was emotional’ “This year, the Ismaili Muslim community has decided, in the interest of safety — and also in the interest of honouring what we’ve been through this year — that they will have a small event where they cook breakfast for first responders, they highlight the work...

Suicide of Cochrane chef highlights mental health concerns for restaurant workers amid COVID-19 – Global News

On May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Suicide of Cochrane chef highlights mental health concerns for restaurant workers amid COVID-19 “Any industry that has had that stop-and-start during the pandemic. Speaking specifically to the pandemic, all of them are experiencing that extra layer of stress that those of us who have had full-time employment really don’t understand,” said Karen Gallagher-Burt the Director...

Child and adolescent mental health services in high demand at Alberta Children’s Hospital – Global News

On March 23, 2021March 23, 2021

Child and adolescent mental health services in high demand at Alberta Children’s Hospital The Canadian Mental Health Association has added resources to meet the demand. YouthSMART is a mental health-focused program for junior and high school students. “We are seeing an increase for youth services and added additional staff to our team in order to meet community...

The mental weight of COVID-19 – Calgary Herald

On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

The mental weight of COVID-19 The consequences of physical isolation and not being allowed to fraternize with others in order to bring down COVID-19 case numbers are significant. According to Cindy Negrello, director of operations at Canadian Mental Health Association, when you’re used to living in a society where you’re allowed to do what you...

The connection between mental health and chronic disease – SciMar

On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

The connection between mental health and chronic disease Do depression and anxiety lead to chronic physical disease, or does having a chronic disease lead to depression and anxiety? It could be either or both, according to Sara Jordan: “It’s chicken and egg.” Jordan, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Calgary Region, says that...

A Mental Health Pandemic – Business in Calgary

On January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

A mental health pandemic Other mental health experts are encouraging employers to focus on better communication as a tool in helping their staff navigate this pandemic remotely. Karen Gallagher-Burt, director of community engagement at Calgary Mental Health Association Calgary, says to ask the not-so-simple question: How are you? No really, how are you? Read More.

Calgary charities work together to support community programs – Calgary Economic Development

On December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

Calgary charities work together to support community programs A crisis can create opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic is testing Calgary as a community, but as Karen Gallagher-Burt, Director of Community Engagement, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Calgary, summed up, it has also created opportunities to help. And Calgarians have responded.

Young Albertans facing mental health concerns amid pandemic and tougher restrictions – Calgary Herald

On November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Young Albertans facing mental health concerns amid pandemic and tougher restrictions CMHA provides educational sessions through their YouthSMART program in junior and high schools in Calgary and area. They typically host 800 sessions per year, speaking to about 25,000 students. Lamantia said they’ve seen “a huge increase in requests” this year and have transitioned to virtual delivery.

Calgary woman running for mental health awareness, after partner’s death – CTV News Calgary

On October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Calgary woman running for mental health awareness, after partner’s death – CTV News Calgary Since the suicide of her partner, Andrea Gordon has turned to exercise to improve her mental health and well being. She decided to run every day in the month of September with the goal of donating money with every kilometer she...

Calgarians dealing with COVID-19 fatigue – Breakfast Television

On September 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Calgarians dealing with COVID-19 fatigue – Breakfast Television Sonya Quinlan-Jacob with the Canadian Mental Health Association-Calgary Region, tells us about a new app that allows Calgarians to connect with a variety of mental health experts to deal with the fatigue of the pandemic. “Some of the things that people have been sharing and talking about...

Mental health concerns ‘sky-high’ as pandemic continues to impact everyday life and coming school year – Calgary Herald

On August 28, 2020October 1, 2020

Mental health concerns ‘sky-high’ as pandemic continues to impact everyday life and coming school year – Calgary Herald As the province approaches the six-month mark of its COVID-19 pandemic response, experts say mental health concerns continue to grow and are expected to worsen as the school year starts. Cindy Negrello, executive leader of community and...

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