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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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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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    #WhyIRide – Maureen’s Story

    On June 8, 2012, following 7 months of marital separation, my husband chose to end his life by suici...

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    Just Feathers and Drums – Shaylene’s Poem

    It’s April, 26th, Exactly a week ago from today, I experienced a pain in my soul that I can’t pu...

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    “You’re Your Mother’s Child…” – Priscilla’s Story

    People would say “you’re your mother’s child,” but does that still apply when bipolar d...

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    Mental Health and The Courtroom – Heather’s Story

    As a Calgary family lawyer, I work closely with a wide range of people dealing with difficult pers...

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    Anastasia’s Story – #WhyIRide

    My name is Anastasia Bucsis, and I have been a long track speed skater for the past 24 years of my l...

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    Claire’s Story – #WhyIRide

    I have been a volunteer for the Ride Don’t Hide since the first Calgary ride in 2014. For the past...

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    We’ve Got The Talking Down Pat — Now It’s Time for Doing

    Conversations about stigma aren’t new. In fact, I’d warrant they’re doing their job – people...

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    I Finally Found My Art – Michelle’s Story

    It’s hard to know when to begin your story or why everything happened the way it did. Because ...

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    Sparkles in Our Jar – Christine’s Story

    Look up “glitter in a jar” on the Internet. It sounds just as beautiful as you would think. It s...

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