Edmonton Mental Health

• How the city and province are attempting to address ‘root causes’ of crime, disorder in Edmonton

  Global News examines what has been done to address the root causes of crime and disorder and asks residents if they feel efforts have been productive.

  Features

  Jun 10, 2023
  
• ‘Mental health pandemic’: Edmonton advocates aim to give youth hope for future

  An Edmonton man ran an ultramarathon for mental health awareness as a local group targeted youth showcasing the supports available if they're struggling.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2021
  
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• Youth support in Edmonton crucial, mental-health issues forefront amid COVID-19: iHuman Youth Society

  Support workers at the iHuman Youth Society in Edmonton say they've seen an increase in youth needing help amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Features

  Apr 1, 2021
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• Our House Edmonton fundraiser shifts focus to mental health awareness

  This year, tattoo artists will be on hand at the Summer Solstice BBQ for Sobriety to provide semicolon tattoos. The semicolon is a symbol of solidarity in the mental health community.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2019
• Edmonton walk raises funds for mental health and suicide awareness

  The Darkness Into Light fundraiser is being held in Edmonton Saturday for the second straight year, raising money to support mental health and suicide awareness.

  Canada

  May 10, 2019
• Thinking about trying therapy? Here’s what Edmontonians need to know

  There are many therapy options in Edmonton, including a few less traditional approaches, including drop-in sessions, apps and outreach.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2019
• Edmonton micro-funding event highlights mental health initiatives for young people

  MEAET is a micro-funding event where local organizations pitch their project, and the winner takes home funds to move their initiative forward.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2019
• Edmonton event step towards ‘Breaking the Silence’ around mental health

  Breaking the Silence is an Edmonton walk and run that began just over four years ago after a group of friends was rocked by tragedy.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2018
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• ‘I want us to save lives’: $1.4M Edmonton suicide prevention plan aims to help desperate citizens

  Three out of every four suicides in Alberta are men, and it's hoped a first-of-its-kind initiative in Edmonton will bring together local agencies and the province to address and prevent further deaths.

  Health

  Mar 15, 2018