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Balance: Calgary’s Mental Health Blog

On June 15, 2021June 11, 2021

How To Practice 2SLGBTQIA+ Allyship

June is Pride Month! Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ voices and cultures. The push for positive...

On June 14, 2021June 11, 2021

June 2021 Is Buddy Up Month

Join The Buddy Up Challenge Buddy Up is a campaign by the Centre for Suicide Prevention, informed by an advisory...

On June 14, 2021June 17, 2021

Gibson Ride Don’t Hide 2021: Triple Your Impact!

Triple Your Impact With Gibson Energy! On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Gibson’s Ride Don’t Hide team will get together for their...

On June 4, 2021June 9, 2021

Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Individual Highlight: Iain Stewart

Note: The following post is written by Iain Stewart, CEO at Genesis Land Development Corporation, and an Energize Don’t Hide...

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...

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.

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