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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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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…

#WhyIRide – Chase’s Story
Jun 14th, 2017

Hi, 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…

Life After Cancer – Heather’s Story
Jun 9th, 2017

Cancer survivorship can come with so many unknowns and ways of navigating a new life, forever changed by the physical and mental experience of cancer. While cancer patients and those…

#WhyIRide – Maureen’s Story
Jun 8th, 2017

On June 8, 2012, following 7 months of marital separation, my husband chose to end his life by suicide. He methodically planned his death so that I would find him…

Just Feathers and Drums – Shaylene’s Poem
Jun 2nd, 2017

It’s April, 26th, Exactly a week ago from today, I experienced a pain in my soul that I can’t put into language, This pain reopened a wound that has plagued…

“You’re Your Mother’s Child…” – Priscilla’s Story
May 31st, 2017

People would say “you’re your mother’s child,” but does that still apply when bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression run in the family? It breaks my heart the way people react to…

Mental Health and The Courtroom – Heather’s Story
May 26th, 2017

As a Calgary family lawyer, I work closely with a wide range of people dealing with difficult personal matters. Often these cases have a mental health component. For example, mental illness can…

Anastasia’s Story – #WhyIRide
May 24th, 2017

My name is Anastasia Bucsis, and I have been a long track speed skater for the past 24 years of my life. I’ve competed in two Olympics and have represented…

Claire’s Story – #WhyIRide
May 17th, 2017

I have been a volunteer for the Ride Don’t Hide since the first Calgary ride in 2014. For the past three years, I have been the Volunteer Lead on the…

We’ve Got The Talking Down Pat — Now It’s Time for Doing
May 5th, 2017

Conversations about stigma aren’t new. In fact, I’d warrant they’re doing their job – people are talking about mental illness and addiction openly for the first time in my living…

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