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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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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Expressing Empathy

Have you ever heard someone say, “Put yourself in someone else’s shoes?” This phrase is often ...
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Reach Your Peak for Mental Health

This blog post was written by Nicola and Courtney Small from Reach Your Peak Naturals Over the last ...
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Mental Health and Body Image

Body image is a person’s feelings and perception of the look of their own body. A person’s view...
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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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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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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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