Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness
4520 Crowchild Trail SW T2T 5J4 Calgary, AB, Canada

Lest We Forget. Photo: Robert Schwartz, 3 Canadian Division Support Base, Edmonton

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is important especially during challenging times. Check out what mental health services are available for you at http://ow.ly/8jpL50BJV8h

Canadian veterans and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are needed for a large research study about how exposure to traumatic stress in the military affects t...he brain. Using state-of-the-art neuroimaging technology we can learn more about how PTSD affects brain function and get more insight on how to treat it. We are looking for 300 Canadian veterans and CAF members with or without PTSD who have been deployed in military missions. Please contact us for more information: Study Coordinator : 902-470-6862 Email: [email protected] https://www.caf-study.ca/

Mental Health Awareness Consider these factors and how they might affect someone: Critical incident or traumatic event Dementia in an older adult (Alzhei...mer disease, Lewy body disease or vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder) Mood and psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) The World Health Organization defines health as a state of (complete) physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO). Mental health issues can be related to the health of a whole person. There are symptoms of physical conditions that may mimic the symptoms of a mental health issue or crisis such as: Diabetic emergencies Drug reactions Environmental emergencies (heat and cold injuries) Head injuries Infections/fever Lack of oxygen Shock If you are concerned for a casualty’s well-being, call 911. It is more important to focus on getting the appropriate help than trying to determine a cause of the emergency. The Mental Health Continuum shows the range of mental health. Those with mental health illness or mental health problems can move through this range, and with self-care, support or treatment, they can get back to green. The focus is behaviours because loved ones or colleagues who are suffering will show certain behaviours. They can be directed to resources. This is not a tool for diagnosing someone. That is for mental health professionals. First aid can be used for more than just physical medical emergencies. Learn first aid to know what to do during all different emergencies. Register http://bit.ly/2ROKmLO or call 1(800)665-7114 #SaveALife #SJA #TipTuesday See more

Two #RCAF personnel from 17 Wing received their Sentinel patches on June 24, 2020, marking them as members of the Canadian Armed Forces Sentinel Program. #OurFo...rces #MotivationMonday Read more: http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca//article-template-standar Canadian Armed Forces Operations Military Personnel Command

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