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Tag: Mental Health

“Be kind to your neighbour”: Q&A with Distress Centre Calgary volunteer on mental health during pandemic

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As COVID-19 continues to affect all of us, conversations about mental health are more important...

COVID-19, Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Oct. 9, 2020

Seven ways to be the strong ally the LGBTQI2S community needs you to be

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Pride is a celebration that's hard to rival. Across the world, Pride has grown into...

Community Impact, COVID-19, Mental Health, Social Isolation

United Way of Calgary and Area Sep. 1, 2020

Preparing for the Return to School

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Through their United Way workplace campaigns, volunteers from The City of Calgary and Symcor filled...

COVID-19, Mental Health, School & Career Success

United Way of Calgary and Area Aug. 28, 2020

Find some comfort through COVID-19 with these tips

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Tips to help you find comfort if you are experiencing stress or anxiety during the...

COVID-19, Mental Health, Social Isolation

United Way of Calgary and Area May. 25, 2020

Helping children cope with COVID-19

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Families have been dealing with the unprecedented COVID-19 situation as offices and schools have shut...

COVID-19, Mental Health, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success, Social Isolation

United Way of Calgary and Area Apr. 9, 2020

Mental health journey: Karen McPherson shares her story

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The following is a guest blog by Karen McPherson, community mental health advocate, on her...

Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Mar. 11, 2020

Watch: kids' mental health is #UNIGNORABLE

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A child's mental health affects the way they think, feel and act. It also affects...

Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Mar. 9, 2020

Watch: From war to hope: Malalai’s story of resilience

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In Afghanistan, women have no rights, they have no value. It’s so hard for a...

Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Mar. 6, 2020

The long shadow of bullying

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Although bullying typically tends to start early in life, the impacts of bullying can affect...

Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Feb. 26, 2020

Watch: The Social Impact Lab discusses new kids' mental health tool

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Did you know that anxiety in children is one of the most common mental health...

Mental Health, Readiness for Success, School & Career Success

United Way of Calgary and Area Feb. 20, 2020

Caregivers: the unsung heroes

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Caring for a loved one with an illness, disability, or age-related challenges can be tough....

Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Feb. 13, 2020

How to help nurture kids' mental health

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We often forget that being a kid can be downright hard. Remember the pressure to...

Mental Health

United Way of Calgary and Area Jan. 30, 2020