June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada – a day which presents the opportunity to celebrate the heritage, culture and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. It is important to remember the past, highlight Indigenous achievements today, and actively seek to create a brighter tomorrow as we share a vision of […]Continue readingA Conversation with Chris Yellowbird
June is Pride Month and a time to recognize the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ2S+ community. It is also an opportunity to advocate for better mental health access, resources, safe spaces and elimination of discrimination in our schools and workplaces. Canada is home to approximately one million people who are LGBTQ2+, accounting for 4% […]Continue readingThe Importance of Mental Health Resources and Support for the LGBTQ2S+ Community
Celebrating International Nurses Week From May 5th-15th, the world celebrates International Nurses Week. Now more than ever, mental health is becoming a topic of discussion in the workplace. In industries like healthcare, occupational trauma is a common occurrence that comes with the territory. According to OSI-CAN, an occupational stress injury (OSI) leading to trauma can […]Continue readingHolding the Line: Nurses, mental health and the COVID pandemic
Just as Albertans are experiencing pandemic fatigue after two long years, research suggests that Albertans may also be experiencing “empathy fatigue.” CMHA and UBC release new data on empathy and challenged relationships. The latest survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and UBC researchers, Assessing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Mental Health, shows that feelings of empathy […]Continue readingOnly 14 per cent of Albertans are feeling empathetic
The Western Hockey League announced today that, by teaming with RE/MAX and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches, over $19,000 has been raised through RE/MAX Presents: WHL Talk Today Game Nights during February and March in Western Canada. The 2021-22 season marked the first annual game night effort between the WHL, RE/MAX and local CMHA […]Continue readingWHL Talk Today Game Nights Campaign Raises Nearly $20,000 for CMHA Branches in Western Canada
Before you weigh in, tune in. When someone is struggling, you don’t have to fix their pain. Tune in and see through their eyes. For Mental Health Week this year – May 2-8, 2022 – #GetReal with each other. We may be different, but that doesn’t make us rivals. Let’s stop polarizing and start empathizing. Be there for each […]Continue readingSave the Date for Mental Health Week
March 30th, World Bipolar Day “One percent (1%) of Canadians aged 15 years and over reported symptoms that met the criteria for a bipolar disorder in the previous 12 months” (Government of Canada, 2009). Everyone experiences changes in mood. What makes bipolar disorder different? Bipolar disorder is a mental health diagnosis that sees individuals cycle […]Continue readingLiving with Bipolar Disorder
For two years, COVID-19 has plagued us. And for two years, CMHA and UBC have been asking Albertans how they’re doing. Now, in the latest round of research, Albertans are saying they are stressed about what’s coming next. They’re concerned COVID-19 is here to stay. According to the research, 65% of people in Alberta are […]Continue readingFeel like you’re running on empty these days? You’re not alone.
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division joins health professionals across the country to celebrate February as Psychology Month. Led by the Canadian Psychological Association, Psychology Month is an annual national campaign to raise awareness about psychology’s role in helping individuals and communities prosper. CMHA, Alberta Division spoke with three members of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta to […]Continue readingLived Experience of Psychologists
“I can relate.” It’s a familiar expression and one you’ve likely used countless times throughout the pandemic. When someone has been sick or stressed, felt lonely or lost their job. You say it without having to think: “I get it. I’ve been there. I can relate.” But did you know that, hiding in these very simple sentences, is a sophisticated skill you may not even realize you […]Continue readingThis Mental Health Week is all about empathy