We all know getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine is good for us, but any kind of activity, whether inside or outside, is great for kids – and especially beneficial for their mental health and brain development. Kirsten Robertson, a recreational therapist with CASA Mental Health, and Tanya Kendall, director of CASA […]
An aversion to green vegetables and slimy textures can be common in kids and adults alike, so it can be hard for parents to tell if it’s just “normal” picky eating, or something more serious. Charlotte Kot, occupational therapist at CASA Mental Health, joined Global News Edmonton to tell us what selective eating means for our kids and
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Screen time is likely on the brain for a lot of families as we head into summer vacation. Asad Qandhari, mental health therapist at CASA Mental Health, joined Global News Edmonton to give science-backed strategies for scaling back. Watch the segment here. Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of
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CASA House Fort McMurray sod-turning marks important construction milestone “We know people who haven’t been as lucky as we were … to find that type of service when they needed it.” That service is CASA House, and Jill Oliver is a parent of a former CASA House patient, Faer. Both Jill and Faer are passionate mental health
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CASA House Calgary sod-turning marks full-circle moment and important construction milestone “We know people who haven’t been as lucky as we were … to find that type of service when they needed it.” That service is CASA House, and Jill Oliver is a parent of a former CASA House patient, Faer. Both Jill and Faer are passionate mental health care advocates and want to see more supports for more youth, closer to where they live and
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CASA House in Fort McMurray – scheduled to open in 2027 – is one step closer to its fundraising goal, thanks to Canadian Natural’s commitment of $1.5 million over the next five years. This investment will help bring specialized, trauma-informed mental health treatment to more youth and families living in northern Alberta. For families in the
