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Tag: Mental Health
The untold consequences of COVID-19: Kids mental health
The pandemic has been particularly challenging for youth, especially in relation to their mental health....
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health“In our culture, we talk about ghosts:” An Indigenous perspective on mental health
In January, Dr. Reg Crowshoe, a Piikani Blackfoot Elder, joined us for a virtual session...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthCity Council Approves Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy
On March 22, 2021, Calgary city council endorsed Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy. The...
Community Impact, Mental HealthPracticing self-compassion in 10 minutes a day for better mental health
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so too does the stress and anxiety. So we sat...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthFor non-emergency support, do you know who to call?
More than ever, people across Calgary and the surrounding area need support, but it’s not...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthIntroducing AdaptiveYYC! A Free Mental Well-Being Initiative for Workplaces
AdaptiveYYC is a new initiative designed for non-profits and small business to help build resilience...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthReach out, speak up and stay connected, now more than ever
With Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 28, President and CEO Karen Young shares a...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthSix tips to help kids cope in tough times
To help the young people in your life push past tough times, we have six...
COVID-19, Mental Health, School & Career Success10 Ways You Can Give Back for a More Meaningful 2021
In an extraordinary year, we witnessed Calgarians step up in extraordinary ways to help our...
Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental HealthWatch: Calgarians’ acts of kindness light the way for 2021
This year was full of surprises and challenges, but at United Way, we will always remember 2020...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, Social IsolationSix tips to maximize the impact of your charitable giving
This year has been especially difficult for many people in Calgary and area who have...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health“Be kind to your neighbour”: Q&A with Distress Centre Calgary volunteer on mental health during pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to affect all of us, conversations about mental health are more important...
COVID-19, Mental HealthIn the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tis, also known as Calgary.