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Slow harvest and mental health a concern for Alberta farmers
The end of September snow in parts of Alberta threw a wrench into what was an already stressful harvest season. With more rain and snow in the forecast for much of the province this week, it’s bad news for farmers…
Ryan Jespersen recognized for contributions to mental health in Alberta
630 CHED host Ryan Jespersen has been recognized by the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Division Board for his contribution to improving mental health for Albertans. READ MORE: There are stark disparities in access to mental health services across Canada…
Mental Q hosting mental health fundraiser at Hudsons for CASA Foundation
Mental Q is the brainchild of two Edmonton women who are using their connections and creativity to help youth mental health initiatives. Kelly Vandenberg, along with CASA Foundation executive director Nadine Samycia, share details about an upcoming fundraiser AT Hudsons…
2nd annual RISE UP in support of Edmonton mental health peer support community
September 25 2019 10:02am HEAL YEG’s 2nd annual RISE UP event is an elegant evening of music, art, drinks, food and a silent auction in support of We All Believe in You, a mental health peer support community in Edmonton.…
Opportunities missed with Alberta youth who died in care: child advocate
The Alberta government should do more to understand the causes and prevent youth suicide, the province’s child advocate said as he released his latest report Tuesday. “It is important the government of Alberta continue to invest in research on suicide,…
Child and youth advocate says opportunities missed with youths who died in care
Alberta’s child and youth advocate is “alarmed” by the number of young people dying by suicide, he says in a new report on eight children and youths who had been in government care. Child and youth advocate Del Graff said…
Calgary teen shares story of mental health challenges to raise money, help others
Hudson Brock was just seven years old when he was admitted to the mental health unit at the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH). “I worried about every tiny thing. My brain found something to worry about and I worried about it…
Former Humboldt Bronco opens up about mental health: ‘It’s okay to not be okay’
April 6, 2018 is a day that will forever be etched in Tyler Smith’s mind. And yet, it’s a day he doesn’t remember. In fact, the former Humboldt Broncos player doesn’t remember anything until a few days after the crash.…
Advocates call for national youth suicide strategy: ‘Our children will continue to die’
Children’s advocates from across the country are urging the federal government to create a national strategy to deal with what they are calling a youth suicide crisis. “I’ve sat with parents and family members overwhelmed with the grief of losing…