What does it mean to be well?
The foundation focuses on how our global health frameworks measure “wellness” and how they break down this complex concept into manageable chunks to develop resilient health systems. If we want to know what something is, how much effort and money is spent on the problem, and in what ways? Another question that drives the development path is, what is it not? From our work, here are 3 sources describing what being well is, for your consideration.
Navigating mental illness in children and its impact on parenting
Bringing depth and dimension to the mental health conversation for families, this conversation between Dr. Paul Arnold and Jan Stewart is designed to support the lived experiences of parents with children affected by mental illness. Please join us for this free virtual community mental health presentation, Navigating mental illness in children and its impact on parenting: Struggles, Hopes & Triumphs led by the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education in partnership with the Community Education Service (through AHS’s Mental Health Collaborative) and the Perlin Foundation for Wellbeing. Register through CES, links in article.
Collaborating for Mental Health
The Community Education Service (CES) is just one aspect of the Mental Health Collaborative provided by Alberta Health Services. They offer over 100 free online workshops and courses each year that are accessible to health professionals and the public alike, through their commitment to providing information, resources, and support to families.
How to Build Community
Hopefully this helps inspire you to be intentional with your planning and a reminder that community development consists of individual stories. Research, observation, and fact-checking can allow you to pivot quickly and meaningfully during a demanding project. Here’s to supporting your community as it grows into it’s next evolution!
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