Category: Mental Health

Helping youth change their world – so they can change ours

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(content warning: discusses mental health, including suicidal ideation. If you are in distress please phone 403-266-HELP) carya‘s youth programming reaches hundreds of teens and children each year, providing mental health supports, community resources, and empowerment programs across Calgary. We work hard because we know that access to these resources and prevention are key in setting young people up for success later in their lives. Early intervention… Read more »

Tips and Practices for Coping with Stress

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mindfulness, journaling, self-care and more strategies for coping with stress It has been an unpredictable year with COVID-19 still impacting our daily lives. We all continue to deal with uncertainty and the fears of temporary change that can drastically affect wellbeing. Emotions are constantly evolving and changing. Many of us are experiencing stress, anxiety, and feelings of uneasiness on a regular basis. Stress is a natural… Read more »

Decolonizing Mental Health

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May 3 – 9 is Mental Health Week, and carya’s Inclusivity Committee explores the relationship between mental health, oppression, and community, and highlights ideas around decolonizing mental health. We encourage you to read and reflect with the questions below. Mental health systems often place healing in the hands of the individual. Medication, coping skills, and therapy can work for some, many people end up feeling like… Read more »