New research shows chronic stress taking toll on individuals and organizations Edmonton (ALBERTA) – More than residents of any other province, Albertans say they are feeling stressed, angry, lonely, or depressed. 2 in 5 Albertans say financial concerns have been a source of stress in the past two weeks, and roughly 1 in 2 (45%) […]Continue readingNEWS RELEASE: Half of Albertans Report Deteriorating Mental Health
CMHA Edmonton and Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op support senior’s mental health with an $18,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund EDMONTON, AB: The Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region (CMHA Edmonton) is pleased to be a recipient of a Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant. The $18,000 grant will support an ongoing […]Continue readingNEWS RELEASE: Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund
Today, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism that continues to impact Indigenous peoples in Canada. We recognize that systemic racism and colonialism continue to permeate our system of mental health care in this country. We […]Continue readingCMHA Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CMHA Edmonton maps out future of mental health care with new strategic plan EDMONTON, AB: Seven months after hiring its new Executive Director, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region (CMHA Edmonton) has unveiled a bold Strategic Plan for the next three years. It is a call to action to create a new system […]Continue readingStronger Communities. Smarter Systems. Simpler Journeys.
EDMONTON, AB (June 8, 2021) – A new telephone support service for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community launches today in Edmonton. Beginning June 8, Brite Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to community members in need of support. The service is the first telephone line created specifically for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. […]Continue readingNew support line for 2SLGBTQIA+ launches in Edmonton
How are we feeling? Albertans are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and angry CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week Edmonton, AB (May 3, 2021) – The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Alberta, as 80% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? Albertans are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and angry