Balance Blog

Balance is CMHA Calgary’s mental health blog, which 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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What is Toxic Positivity?

Being a positive person is not a bad thing, however, responding to other people’s negative emo...
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Lift Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day!

The Origin of Pink Shirt Day On his first day of 9th grade, a Canadian male student wore a pink shir...
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Stress Management: Taking Control of Your Stress

It may feel as though there is very little you can do about stress. Whether it’s balancing per...
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January 26 is Bell Let’s Talk Day

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2022 This year marks the 12th anniversary of Bell Let’s Talk Day. Be...
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Appreciating International Day of Education

Not all youth have the opportunity to sit at a desk and learn from a teacher. For some children, the...
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Combating The Myth of Blue Monday

The ‘Blue Monday’ Myth The infamous ‘Blue Monday’ falls annually on the third Monday of Janu...
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Mental Illness In Media

Television shows, movies, podcasts, books, and other forms of entertainment have not always been too...
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Prioritize Your Mental Health This Holiday Season

This holiday season, you may find yourself not feeling as joyous for winter activities with your fam...
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Establishing A Mentally Healthy Classroom

It’s never been more important to create a space for students to feel emotionally, mentally, and p...
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