Taking the time to get fresh air is just as important for adults as it is for kids, especially when it comes to our mental health. Michael Neeland, a clinical manager with CASA Mental Health, joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the benefits of spending time outside. Watch the segment here.
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Dr. Andrew Bremness, a psychiatrist at CASA Mental Health for more than 30 years, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal on Dec. 5, 2024, presented by The Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. The medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which occurred on May 6, 2023. Recipients of the
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Armeen Ahmadian has been an active volunteer with CASA Mental Health, contributing more than 125 hours of his time supporting CASA’s programs. He began his journey at CASA as a member of the Youth and Family Advisory Council (YFAC), providing presentations to classrooms and community groups. In 2022, when Armeen aged out of YFAC, he
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For many kids counting down the days until December break, this is the most wonderful time of the year. But children are just as susceptible to stress and anxiety over the holiday break as adults. Chelsea Ohlmann, mental health consultant with CASA Mental Health, joined Global News Morning Edmonton to discuss mental health, boundaries and
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A past CASA Mental Health patient is realizing her academic goals of becoming a nurse, thanks in part to a CASA scholarship. Piper Przybylski is the recipient of the 2024 Emily Taylor Scholarship. The scholarship was created by Rick and Stephanie Taylor in honour of their daughter Emily, who died by suicide in 2013, with
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Two parents outlined their experience navigating the mental health system during CASA Mental Health’s Annual General Meeting 2024 on Sept. 25. Currently a member of CASA’s Youth and Family Advisory Council (YFAC), Jill’s journey with the organization has spanned nearly a decade. Two of her three children are accessing CASA services. Her middle child, diagnosed
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CASA respectfully acknowledges that Alberta is located on Treaty 4, 6, 7, and 8 Territory traditional lands - a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, Stoney-Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney-Nakoda First Nations and many others whose histories, languages and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.
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