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Balance: Calgary’s Mental Health Blog

On April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

May 3 – June 30, 2021: Energize Don’t Hide 2021

Get Ready For Energize Don’t Hide 2021! Each year 1.6 million Canadians report unmet mental health care needs, and the...

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

How To Handle Zoom Fatigue

The term Zoom fatigue has become quite a popular term for the mental and physical exhaustion that follows video conferencing, specifically on...

On March 25, 2021March 24, 2021

COVID-19: A Year Later

The Effects of COVID-19 A year later, the COVID-19 virus continues to dictate our actions which has evidently affected our...

On March 18, 2021March 17, 2021

Hockey Talks: Interview with Zac Rinaldo

Since its inception in 2012, the Hockey Talks campaign has inspired and encouraged conversations about mental health among young, and...

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...

Personality Profile: Matt and Sarah Save a Life – Radio Online

On July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

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

On July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

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

On January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

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...

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2 hours ago CMHA Calgary strives to improve public understanding of mental health issues at home, in the community, and in the… https://t.co/pZmZGATCOC

23 mins ago Although we are unable to host our annual Youth Summit this year, YouthSMART is now offering our popular menu of me… https://t.co/ClBj8AV5Rg

3 hours ago In our latest Balance Blog, we reflect on the past year that has altered all of our lives. We acknowledge that the… https://t.co/70qgZEzP8G

6 hours ago Everyone experiences anxiety and stress. Y Mind is a FREE 7-week introductory mental wellness program designed to h… https://t.co/iuDoD8Dvmu