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.

Inspire Hope With a #NoteToSelf

Be inspired by the voices within our community with CMHA Calgary's #NoteToSelf. Take a moment for self-compassion by reading, reflecting and sharing your own #NoteToSelf.

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Learning How To Breathe – Adam Ambrose’s Story

Hi, my name is Adam Ambrose and I am a singer-songwriter. I recently released a song called “Brea...
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Replacing Mental Illness with Mental Fitness – Candice’s Story

I’m Candice and I can confidently say that I no longer “suffer” from anxiety and depression an...
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#WhyIRide – Matthew’s Story

Cooking isn’t for the faint of heart, nor is business, and at times nor is life. We have all heard...
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#WhyIRide – Keirstyn’s Story

For most of my adult life I have struggled. I don’t mean struggled in the conventional sense of tr...
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#WhyIRide – Tanya’s Story

My name is Tanya Sealock and this is my 4th year riding in the Ride Don’t Hide event. This year, I...
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#WhyIRide – Lisa’s Story

Often when we find out someone we love has died by suicide, we are left confused and crushed inside ...
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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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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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#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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