CMHA Calgary's Blog

CMHA Calgary’s mental health blog aims to raise awareness, provide hope, build community, and promote mental wellness through personal stories, mental health tips and information, expert opinions and community insights.

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CMHA Calgary Unveils First Friendship Bench in Calgary to Kick-Off Mental Health Week

On May 6, 2019, Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region became the first location in ...
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#WhyIRide – Elizabeth’s Story

Our gorgeous, silly, and affectionate son is now five years old, and I have suffered and fought a ve...
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Special Interview: Sam Fiorella – Calgary Today

Special Interview: Sam Fiorella Joining Calgary Today for Mental Health Week is Sam Fiorella, co-f...
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Syrian family in Calgary mourning loss of 9-year-old daughter who died by suicide – Global News Calgary

Syrian family in Calgary mourning loss of 9-year-old daughter who died by suicide While instances ar...
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The Mental Health All-Stars

In my experience, mental health is an ongoing, consistent pursuit. I think many people still view th...
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YouthSMART – Pink Shirt Day 2019

Pink Shirt Day began when a few high school students decided to start a protest, while wearing pink ...
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Spirits of Gold 2019 Social Innovation Award

Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region was awarded the Spirits of Gold 2019 Social In...
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#EDAW2019 – Eating Disorders Can’t Afford to Wait

Annually, across Canada, February 1 – 7 has been proclaimed Eating Disorders Awareness Week (E...
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#BellLetsTalk: Why I Didn’t Tell My Boss I Have Bipolar Disorder–Until Now

We’ve made progress on destigmatizing mental illness in recent years. I’ve made strides ...
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