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Canadians recognize Mental Health Week this year from May 3-9. Improving mental health continues to be a central theme in the lives of those across the country and right here in Cochrane, a theme exacerbated the COVID-19 pandemic.
âThis year for Mental Health Week, the Town wants to help people talk about the importance of mental health and to reflect on our own self-care, which is particularly important given the increased physical isolation so many are facing,â reads a media release from the town.
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Canadians recognize Mental Health Week this year from May 3-9. Improving mental health continues to be a central theme in the lives of those across the country and right here in Cochrane, a theme exacerbated the COVID-19 pandemic.
âThis year for Mental Health Week, the Town wants to help people talk about the importance of mental health and to reflect on our own self-care, which is particularly important given the increased physical isolation so many are facing,â reads a media release from the town.
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Alberta s cold snap can increase isolation and depression, says Counselling Centre
As Alberta climbs out of the polar vortex, the frigid temperatures can be extra challenging for those who have depression and anxiety.
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Posted: Feb 12, 2021 9:52 AM MT | Last Updated: February 12
The Calgary Counselling Centre is encouraging people having a hard time during the cold snap to reach out. (David Stephenson/Associated Press)
Calgary Flames winger Zac Rinaldo isn’t a big fan of the term issues when it comes to mental health.
Rinaldo has experienced what he prefers to call mental health “challenges,” as have members of his family. He feels that using words such as issues or sickness may reinforce negative attitudes, perspectives and stereotypes about what people are experiencing.
“I just think there needs to be a new way to word what you have,” he said in a recent interview with TSN.
“I’ve been in professional hockey for 10 years, and every single year I go through mental challenges that I have to overcome. But if I say it’s something worse than a challenge, then mentally, you’re already a step behind. So if you have a positive mindset about something that’s negative, you’re beating it already.”