The pandemic has introduced us to new challenges and amplified our everyday and mental health struggles. Many Albertans have lost motivation to continue with hobbies, clean, study and exercise– and that’s okay. During particularly difficult and stressful times, we may lose a grasp on what brings us joy, solace and comfort. Let’s remember to embrace […]Continue readingSupporting your Mental Health Right Now
As we embrace the holiday season, the realities of a global pandemic have put winter traditions on hold. A busy month, typically filled with quality time with friends and family, religious holidays and new years’ celebrations, will now be spent physically distanced. Many of us will spend the holidays away from the family, friends and […]Continue readingYour Mental Health & COVID-19 During the Holidays
New nationwide survey finds Albertans’ mental health eroding [Edmonton, Alberta] (December 3, 2020) – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Albertan population. This, according to the newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey on […]Continue readingDespair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
Today, December 10th, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division celebrates Human Rights Day. CMHA, Alberta Division believes every Albertan should have the right to mental health care services that are “universal, comprehensive, accessible, portable and publicly administered. Achieving equity between mental health and general health services is critical to improving health outcomes.” (CMHA, […]Continue readingComprehensive mental health as a human right
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has now expanded its BounceBack® program across Canada, thanks to a donation from Bell Let’s Talk. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that helps adults and youth 15+ learn to manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Through telephone coaching and skill-building workbooks, participants […]Continue readingYou can learn to think and feel better!
When we exhibit physical symptoms of illness like pain or nausea, we know our family doctor will work quickly to resolve our issue. They will often thoroughly assess us and may link us with specialists for further tests, diagnosis and treatment. In many of these situations, we are not compelled to believe our physical pain […]Continue readingFilling the gaps of mental health care with lived experience
How often do you say or think to yourself, “I should really focus on getting healthier.” The last time this ran through your mind, were you thinking about physical health – like exercise and eating habits – or other health factors, like your mood or mindset? Most Albertans have been taught the importance of physical […]Continue readingNo health without mental health
September 29, 2020 (ALBERTA) – The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has partnered with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) and regions of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Alberta, to bring CMHA’s Talk Today program to AJHL teams. This partnership is presented by Inter Pipeline. The introduction of Talk Today, one of the […]Continue readingAlberta Junior Hockey League Partners with Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta on Talk Today Program
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division is excited to announce the new Chair of the Board of Directors, Brent Korte. Brent lives in Spruce Grove, Alberta and has been involved in the local community for over 25 years. He owns his own consulting company that focuses on health policy and pharmaceutical market access. Through […]Continue readingAnnouncement: CMHA, Alberta Division Board Chair
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, the three most significant determinants of mental health […]Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income