Earlier this spring, CASA Mental Health and the University of Alberta introduced the first ever CASA Research Chair, Dr. Daniel Moreno De Luca. In addition to being the CASA Research Chair, he’s a clinical psychiatrist and a world-renowned expert and researcher in the fields of autism, other neuro-psychiatric conditions and genetics. Dr. Moreno De Luca […]
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Ada Nieminen first signed up to volunteer with CASA Mental Health in February 2020. “I thought I would do a couple years of volunteering while I finished my degree, but COVID had different plans.” More than two years and a completed psychology degree later, Ada finally had her first volunteer shift with CASA. She’s more
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health term you may hear frequently these days, but what exactly is it? How can you recognize and treat it? CASA clinical manager Douglas Nechio joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about what ADHD is, why it can go under-diagnosed in girls compared to boys, and
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The next time you walk through the front door of CASA Centre, take a moment and look up. The stunning modern totem pole you see is called “Time for Rebirth.” It was designed by celebrated Haida Gwaii artist Ben Davidson for CASA. Using the symbol of a tree, “Time for Rebirth” reflects the power of
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CASA Mental Health has launched its first CASA Classrooms. The program offers intensive clinical intervention and individualized programming in classroom settings to address the need for mental health services closer to students. CASA Clinical Director Dena Pedersen joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about CASA Classrooms and how they’ll make an impact for kids
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Donating and volunteering are two commonly talked about ways to make change in the mental health field. One less-talked about way is to make it your career. CASA Director of People and Culture Amanda LaFrance joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about CASA and what it’s like working in the child and family mental
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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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