How important is sleep for children and young adults? | CASA on Global News Morning

As adults, we know the importance of a good night’s sleep. It can have huge impacts on our mood and cognition. For kids and young adults, it’s even more critical. Isabella Rees, a registered nurse at CASA Mental Health, joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about just how important sleep is for children. Watch […]

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“Be somebody that makes everybody feel like a somebody.”

Children and youth attending CASA Centre are now able to enjoy a new mural honouring late Edmonton Oilers player Colby Cave. The mural was commissioned through the Colby Cave Memorial Fund at the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Colby’s Kids, initiatives that help support CASA Mental Health’s Day Programs and CASA House. “Every time a

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New Mental Health Program in Alberta Schools | CASA on Global News Morning

CASA’s Tanya Kendall and Lori Roe joined Global News Morning to talk CASA Classrooms, CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. Watch the segment here. Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of every month. Each “Your Mental Health” segment features a specialist from CASA talking about relevant

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Unique Advantages of Group Therapy | CASA on Global News Morning

Most of us know about individual therapy but what about group therapy? Clinical Manager of CASA’s Core Program Caitlin Ebbers joined Global News Morning to talk about the unique advantages of group therapy and how it creates a sense of community and connection for patients and their families. Watch the segment here.  Watch CASA on

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CASA serves ‘missing middle’ to build resilience and keep kids out of hospital

CASA Mental Health is meeting kids where they are. The non-profit organization has been offering services for nearly 40 years. It was started for families, by families who identified a need for medical intervention for kids with mental illness. While many organizations support people’s mental well-being, CASA focuses on the “missing middle,” treating mental illness

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For A Child In Immediate Crisis

If your child is in physical danger or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If your child is in crisis, dial the Edmonton distress line at 780-482-4357 for immediate assistance.