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Stay informed with CMHA Calgary’s latest news and updates. We’re here to keep you up to date on important mental health developments, community initiatives, expert insights, and organizational milestones. Our goal is to keep you connected with the work we’re doing to support mental wellness and build a stronger, more informed community.

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National Depression Screening Day – Calgary Counselling Centre
Oct 2nd, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the World Health Organization predicted that depression would leap from the fourth to the second greatest cause of human suffering and disability by the year 2020….

Dark Days – David’s Story
Sep 20th, 2017

My early years were rough. At the age of eight I lost my mother, then four years later my grandmother died of cancer. I moved around a lot as a…

Recovery is a Process of Self-Love – Marin’s Story Written by David Morales
Sep 13th, 2017

Today Marin McCue is a small business owner, yoga instructor, and athlete. What her life looks like today – living life in recovery – is vastly different from the Marin…

World Suicide Prevention Day – If I’d Known How to Save A Life
Sep 10th, 2017

In many ways the lyrics from The Fray’s hauntingly beautiful “How to Save a Life” has become synonymous with the myriad of emotions so many of us feel when we…

Nation-Wide Concert of Awareness and Hope Comes to Calgary – Mysterious Barricades
Sep 7th, 2017

In 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
Sep 6th, 2017

Inside 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
Sep 5th, 2017

For 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
Aug 30th, 2017

For 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
Jul 26th, 2017

My 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
Jun 28th, 2017

February 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
Jun 21st, 2017

Last 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
Jun 16th, 2017

Proponents 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…

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