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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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Being Creative Has Helped Me Feel Good About Myself – Gary’s Story
My name is Gary H Kleiner, and I’m a blessed person today. I’m blessed because my plan to die di...
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Home Of The Brave – Danny’s Story For Blue Monday
Mental illness is a thief! It robs us of many things but what it stole from me was my sense of wonde...
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A Journey Through Psychosis – Daphane’s Story
Life sometimes throws rough patches, I had thought I could weather them all. In August 2015 at the a...
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Depression Survival Guide – Larry Godwin, Ph.D.
Although I am not a healthcare professional, I’ve seen depression from the inside. My expertise is...
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No One Deserves To Suffer in Silence – David Grant’s Story
On the evening of April 9, 2015, the world I known would change forever. I had come from work expe...
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13th Annual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – Jayna’s Story
Every 40 seconds, someone, somewhere in the world dies by suicide. In Alberta, 500 people die by sui...
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My Life, My Adventure – Jean-Francois’ Story
My name is Jean-Francois Dupras. I am a native of Quebec, but I have lived in Alberta for over 12 ye...
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Dark Days – David’s Story
My early years were rough. At the age of eight I lost my mother, then four years later my grandmothe...
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Recovery is a Process of Self-Love – Marin’s Story Written by David Morales
Today Marin McCue is a small business owner, yoga instructor, and athlete. What her life looks like ...
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