With this 15-minute introductory video, journalist Richard Sergay kicks off his latest documentary series on Human Flourishing, and what it means to an array of global luminaries in fields including psychology, medicine, spirituality, and the arts. Watch

The intention of creating a sacred space- The Sharing Circle basic recipe is very simple but is open to lots of additional personal flavour.  Schools, families, colleagues, friends, support groups and even complete strangers can all benefit and so we…

Inquiry is about questions. It is approaching every interaction, every situation, every opportunity with questions about what can be learned in this moment, in this situation, with this person. In the emergent, unpredictable world of complex systems, inquiry is the…

Indigenous-based methods are about how you can approach your work with a relational lens. To incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and being into RECOVER, we try to centre intentional relationship-ing. This means it is important to become conscious of how…

In a recent webinar, many folks were discussing the various suicide prevention training programs that exist within Alberta. In order to help provide more information on these trainings and to help aid in decision-making on which trainings you might like…

Men's Sheds are an initiative that aims to provide a safe space for men to gather and  connect. The Canadian Men's Sheds Association (CMSA) describes Men's Sheds as: "Men’s Sheds are welcoming, supportive places for friendship and fun. They provide…

Supporting the intentional engagement of different groups or demographics is a complex but integral component of our community development work. Throughout various training and network events, we have heard many folks express interest in meaningfully engaging youth. Tamarack has co-created…

The April E-News is chalk full of ideas to encourage teachers, students and families to be active every day.  Sign up to receive the newsletter on the EAS website 

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery in an online format at no cost.  Click here

This resource developed by the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health helps increase understanding of how the physical and social environments impact the mental health of individuals and populations, as well as the roots of positive mental health promotion. …

“Being Trauma Aware: Making a difference in the lives of children and youth” is now available for free online. As part of the CCAC’s efforts to recognize and prevent child abuse across the province, this first-of-its-kind online trauma-informed training program provides…

This article written by Dr. Dan Bilsker shares findings from his review of men’s health, particularly in regards to suicide .A key factor identified is reluctance to accept therapeutic help. To this end, Dr. Bilkser recommends several self care websites:…

Developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, these guidelines are designed to inform decisions that Canadians make about being active to improve their health. They include 24 hour movement and activity guidelines for 0-4 years, 5 to 17 years,…

Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMHP) is a coalition of individuals and professional representatives from agencies concerned with infants and their families. IMHP is dedicated to promoting optimal mental health outcomes for infants through developing and supporting best practices through education…

This article describes a documentary produced in Alberta that explores the culture of men repressing their feelings and the risk of closeting emotions. Alberta is home to a lot of male-dominated industries like farming, oil and gas and construction, which…

The Native Counselling Services of Alberta have recently released this video which explores healing Indigenous children in the Canadian child welfare system. The documentary highlights community approaches to ensuring children are meaningfully connected to their culture, community and identity. Documentary

The Mothers First resource (originally developed in Lloydminster) has been mounted online and adapted with local contact information for each town that has an A&MH/Public Health site. When you open the link, click on the rural tab in the right…

Do More Ag is a non-profit that focuses on mental health in agriculture. They focus on bringing awareness, creating community and supporting research in the field.  mental health resources blog

MyHealth Alberta was built by the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services to give Albertans one place to go for health information they can trust. It provides health information and tools made for Albertans. MyHealth Records has been added where Albertan…

The Bell Let's Talk Toolkit provides tools to help engage others in conversations surrounding mental health and reducing stigma: Conversation Guide Workplace Tips  

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association manages the Benefit Hub, which is an online database of research and resources organized around four main categories including personal benefits, social benefits, economic benefits and environmental benefits.  On the online hub, you are able…