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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Tips For Helping Children and Youth Cope Effectively Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to escalate in Canada, children and youth are likely starting to ask some diff...
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How to Help Youth With Their Mental Health

Did you know that only 20% of children that need help with mental health actually receive that suppo...
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YouthSMART Summit 2019

On October 24, 2019, almost 30 junior and senior high schools from across Calgary and surrounding co...
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Organized, Prepared and Supportive: Helping a Child With Anxiety Get Back to School

The start of a new school year is a time of excitement and anticipation for kids, but it’s also a ...
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SMART School Leaders – Lord Beaverbrook High School

For Calgary and area youth, the social stigma and inaccurate information surrounding mental health a...
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YouthSMART – Pink Shirt Day 2019

Pink Shirt Day began when a few high school students decided to start a protest, while wearing pink ...
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Calgary teens open up about anxiety at mental health summit – Global News

Calgary teens open up about anxiety at mental health summit Russell was one of over 200 students who...
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“Inside Anxiety” – Ryerson University Student Life

Inside Anxiety is a short film written, directed, and produced by RU Student Life — the leading st...
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Tips for Handling Back to School Stress – ConnecTeen

For many of you going back to school is incredibly tough. After spending the summer relaxing, travel...
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