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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November 5th is Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Every year, over 500 people die by suicide in Alberta. Those left behind are left to navigate an oft...
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How To Build Resilience After Loss

CMHA Calgary counsellor, Mariela, defines resiliency as the process of adapting in the face of adver...
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Celebrating Life After Suicide Loss

When losing someone to suicide, it is sometimes tough afterwards to celebrate not only our loved one...
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The Importance of Men’s Mental Health

Although tremendous leaps have been made surrounding men’s mental health in the past decade—...
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How To Confront Your Grief & Loss

CMHA Calgary offers counselling to family members or friends living and coping with a relative or si...
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November 21, 2020 is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an international day of building support and offering community res...
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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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In a Blink of an Eye – Shawna’s Story

When I was 23, I would classify myself as a “young know-it-all invincible woman”. I had recent...
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