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Cultivating Resilience and Flourishing: 3Rs for Burnout Prevention and Well-being 

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Cultivating Resilience and Flourishing: 3Rs for Burnout Prevention and Well-being 

Webinars Date: January 21, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:30 am MST

Recent Canadian data shows that 44% of working Canadians feel constantly stressed, and 1 in 4 families are severely stressed. This seminar will present practical, evidence-based strategies (the 3Rs) to mitigate the harmful effects of stress and burnout and enhance well-being in daily life. The 3Rs are based on over 20 years of evidence from Suzanne...

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HCA 2025-2026 Regional Gathering – Calgary

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HCA 2025-2026 Regional Gathering – Calgary

Events Date: January 30, 2026 / 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Regional Gatherings provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners in campus mental health and well-being.    Regional Gathering Purpose  To increase understanding of who HCA is and what we do  To provide an opportunity for impact on the work of HCA and to gauge resonance with the community of...

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HCA 2025-2026 Regional Gathering – Online

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HCA 2025-2026 Regional Gathering – Online

Events Date: March 13, 2026 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

These gatherings will provide an opportunity to learn about HCA, impact future priorities of HCA, and connect for meaningful conversation with a diverse group of partners in campus mental health and well-being.    Regional Gathering Purpose  To increase understanding of who HCA is and what we do  To provide an opportunity for impact on the work of HCA and to gauge resonance with the community...

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Group Therapy Resources

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Group Therapy Resources

A place we can share resources so we can help groups of students as quickly as possible without having to develop a group which may already exist. Join or Log in to the Community Hub to be a part of the conversation!

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HCA Students’ Corner

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HCA Students’ Corner

A place for students in Alberta’s post-secondaries to support one another, ask questions, and share successes. Join or Log in to the Community Hub to be a part of the conversation!

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The Inquiring Mind

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The Inquiring Mind

An opportunity for trainers and implementers of The Inquiring Mind program to share ideas and questions. Join or Log in to the Community Hub to be a part of the conversation!

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HCA Book Club

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HCA Book Club

A place for HCA members to come together and discuss a pre-defined mental health topics. Join or Log in to the Community Hub to be a part of the conversation!

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Practicing Mindfulness

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Practicing Mindfulness

Are you passionate about mindfulness? Do want to learn more about mindfulness? This group is designed to be a hub for the sharing of resources, opportunities and mindfulness moments with the Healthy Campus Alberta community. To get this group up and going, Allan Donsky is going to begin the facilitation...

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Resources for Suicide Prevention

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Resources for Suicide Prevention

This group is designed to connect campuses with the resources of the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Sign up or Log in to the Community Hub to ask questions and check out the resources available to campuses.

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The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines

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The Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines

From Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction “Gambling involves playing a game of chance for money. If you gamble, the new Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines show you how to lower the risks and harms associated with gambling. There are only three guidelines, but you should follow all three.”

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MHCC A Standard for post-secondary mental health – One year later report

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MHCC A Standard for post-secondary mental health – One year later report

From Mental Health Commission of Canada “Since the Standard was released in October 2020, campuses across the country have started their implementation journey. While each journey looks different, there are many successes to celebrate during this year of rapid change.”

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HCA 2021 Community of Practice Meeting Community Report

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HCA 2021 Community of Practice Meeting Community Report

Held online on November 2, 2021, the meeting was attended by 33 participants from 12 Alberta campuses, 4 community organizations and 1 non- Alberta campus. 48% of those attending were new to HCA in the past year. We connected with one another, exchanged ideas and gathered input to inform the...

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Coming Together as a Community of Practice: Results of the HCA 2021 Community Impact Survey

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Coming Together as a Community of Practice: Results of the HCA 2021 Community Impact Survey

In June 2021, we asked you, the Healthy Campus Alberta Community of Practice, how being engaged with HCA has impacted you. We heard you, and we are happy to share the results of the 2021 HCA Community Impact Survey. Review the responses from community members who completed the survey by...

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Making Mental Health Matter in Alberta: Advocacy Toolkit

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Making Mental Health Matter in Alberta: Advocacy Toolkit

Created by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Division “To make mental health matter in Alberta, it takes all of us. This toolkit was developed to help anyone advocate for better mental health in their communities. Individuals, organizations, non-profits, government officials and advocates will find this toolkit useful in demonstrating the...

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HCA 2021 Wellness Summit: Summary, Resources, and Community Report

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HCA 2021 Wellness Summit: Summary, Resources, and Community Report

The HCA 2021 Wellness Summit took place online over 3 days from June 15 to June 17, 2021. Thank you to all who joined us for this experience in learning and collaboration! For more information about session attendance and attendee feedback, read the community report.  This summit’s theme, Telling Our Stories: Processes...

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LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health and Community Resources

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LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health and Community Resources

Compiled in consultation with Centre for Sexuality and The Institute for Sexual Minority Studies & Services (iSMSS) Below, we have compiled some resources on supporting the mental health of the LGTQIA2S+ community. If there are any resources that you have found helpful in your community that aren’t listed here, please contact...

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Working Stronger: Alberta’s Resource for Workplace Mental Health

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Working Stronger: Alberta’s Resource for Workplace Mental Health

From the Canadian Mental Health Association.  “Responsible employers provide a physically safe environment for employees—but what about their psychological safety? Supporting employee mental health can improve productivity, cut down on absences and increase employee retention. CMHA, Alberta Division has a suite of workplace mental health training opportunities to assist your...

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TEND Resources

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TEND Resources

From TEND Academy. The resource section of the TEND Academy website features links to their articles on empathic strain, secondary trauma and burnout, as well as links to their complete collections of podcasts and videos.

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Racism Impacts Mental Health: Infographic

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Racism Impacts Mental Health: Infographic

Created by Alberta Health Services, Provincial Addiction & Mental Health – Knowledge Exchange This infographic outlines the impact of racism on mental health. View the infographic to learn more about: Forms of racism Harms of racism on mental health Racism in mental health services Resources to learn more

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Secondary Traumatic Stress Resources

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Secondary Traumatic Stress Resources

From Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium. This webpage contains a number of resources for those working in high-stress and potentially traumatic environments, including multiple assessment tools for secondary traumatic stress; recommended books, podcasts, reports, and articles; and links to other useful websites. 

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Self-Care in Disaster Times and Beyond Toolkit

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Self-Care in Disaster Times and Beyond Toolkit

From Alberta Health Services.  This self-care toolkit is for individuals, teams, and organizations involved in disaster (incl. pandemic) and emergency response and recovery work. Click the button below to access the full set of resource documents. 

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