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Nation-Wide Concert of Awareness and Hope Comes to Calgary – Mysterious Barricades
7 September 2017In the span of two months, Oliver Munar had suicide touch his life. He was just starting graduate school when two people associated with the program died suddenly. “It was…
“Inside Anxiety” – Ryerson University Student Life
6 September 2017Inside Anxiety is a short film written, directed, and produced by RU Student Life — the leading student-run social network at Ryerson University and largest student life brand in the…
Tips for Handling Back to School Stress – ConnecTeen
5 September 2017For many of you going back to school is incredibly tough. After spending the summer relaxing, travelling, exploring the city, and enjoying nice weather and boundless time outside, it can…
#YYCPride – Brett’s Story
30 August 2017For LGBTQ+ Calgarians and their allies, the Labour Day long weekend has become a joyous time of celebration as a result of the annual Pride Parade and its related celebrations….
Puck Off for Mental Health – Kyle’s Walk
26 July 2017My name is Kyle Patterson from Calgary, AB. I have suffered from mental illness for most of my 24 year life. Anxiety and depression took over my life at one…
The Legend – Dale & Ash’s Story
28 June 2017February 11, 2015… The day our world was changed forever. The loss of my older, and only brother, to suicide was absolutely devastating and shocking to myself, my family, and…
#WhyIRide – Mary Anne’s Story
21 June 2017Last year, I was invited to ride with the Music 4 Life street team and will definitely make it an annual event. I am so proud of the group of…
Holes In My Brain – Neesa’s Story
16 June 2017Proponents and advocates for the legitimacy of mental health’s existence often tout the following statement: “There is a chemical imbalance in the brain, and one needs to take medicine to…
#WhyIRide – Chase’s Story
14 June 2017Hi, my name is Chase Aman and I am one of the three ambassadors for this year’s Ride Don’t Hide in Calgary Alberta. My journey riding began not too long…