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Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant supports a mobile mental health unit for youth

January 22, 2020 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

 

Foundry Kelowna Youth Advisory & Action Committee and host of Bell Media’s AM1150 News, Phil Johnson

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kelowna is pleased to receive a $15,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to support a youth mental health mobile unit in the Kelowna area.

CMHA Kelowna, the operator and lead agency for Foundry Kelowna, is working to provide better access to mental health services for youth who live in the Central Okanagan.

Both CMHA Kelowna and Foundry Kelowna are amongst the 8 outstanding organizations featured in the Bell Let’s Talk Day 2020 campaign, which highlights Canadian organizations taking action by providing supports and services to make a difference for people experiencing mental health challenges.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bell Community Grant, Bell Let's Talk Day, CMHA Kelowna, Foundry Kelowna, Foundry Mobile, Foundry Mobile Funding, youth mental health

Practicing Self-Care to Improve your Mental Health – Brad Krause

January 8, 2020 By Jessica Samuels Leave a Comment

Work, family, finances, and other parts of your life can become overwhelming at times if you don’t take time out for self-care. This type of prolonged stress can negatively impact your mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social isolation, and a number of other issues. Many of us don’t take time to care for ourselves as much as we should. Practicing self-care enriches your coping skills, energy levels, and an overall sense of well-being. Let’s take a look at some of the self-care strategies that work.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: Blue January, CMHA Kelowna, mentalhealth, SAD, self care, self care tips, what is self care

10 Tips on How to De-stress at Work

November 28, 2019 By Aaryn Secker Leave a Comment

Starting to feel the crunch? If you’re looking for ways to relieve stress at work, we’ve got you covered. Print out this list and keep it at your desk for when you need a breather. Remember, there are a lot of ways to make things a little more manageable and to keep your stress in check.

1. Put on some music
Pop in your headphones and play something soothing to help reduce anxiety.

2. Take a few deep breaths through your nose
The extra oxygen helps reduce tension and relieve built-up stress.

3. Eat a healthy snack
Pick something that will fill you up and keep you energized, such as nuts or fruit.

4. Get a plant
Not only does a plant make your space a little more relaxing but it will also purify the air.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: CMHA Kelowna, CMHA Kelowna workplace tips, de-stress at work, work stress, workplace mental health

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