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 […]

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

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

CASA’s Concurrent Addictions and Mental Health Program (CAMP) will be integrated into all programming effective April 1. CAMP will no longer be a standalone program. Instead, addictions care will be available to all children, youth and families accessing CASA Mental Health. This change will increase CASA’s responsiveness to the diverse needs of our patients. If

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

The new year is bringing some exciting developments at CASA: the launch of CASA Classrooms, expanded programs, a new location and rebrand. As we approach the end of the first year of our five-year roadmap, CEO Bonnie Blakley joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about our goal to double the number of kids we