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Gambling and Postsecondary Students: Trends and Impacts from Changing Legislation 

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Gambling and Postsecondary Students: Trends and Impacts from Changing Legislation 

Webinars Date: October 14, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:15 am MST

Recent changes to Alberta’s gambling legislation have sparked important conversations about the future of gambling in the province and what this could mean for postsecondary communities. Join Healthy Campus Alberta and the Responsible Gambling Council for a session on what we know about gambling and young people, and trends that...

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) in the Faculty of Nursing 

Webinars Date: October 28, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Suicide remains a major public health issue in Canada, with post-secondary students experiencing heightened vulnerability to mental health crises. Education is recognized as a best practice for suicide prevention, with Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) considered the gold standard. ASIST was introduced within the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Nursing to examine the...

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Fall 2026 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

Events Date: November 6, 2026 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Are you a student involved in mental health on your campus? If so, you are invited to the Fall 2026 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn on Friday, November 6th from 11am – 12pm MST (Alberta Time). This is a space to connect, share and learn with students across Alberta....

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Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

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Toolkit Launch: Campus Suicide Prevention & Postvention 

Webinars Date: December 2, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Thoughts of self-harm and suicide are a significant concern among post-secondary students. All members of post-secondary institutions play an important role in suicide prevention by creating campus communities where everyone is treated with respect and can experience a sense of belonging. Created in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association...

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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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Fall 2024 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

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Fall 2024 HCA Alberta Student Lunch and Learn

Events Date: November 7, 2024 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you a student involved in mental health on your campus? If so, you are invited to the Fall 2024 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn. This is a space to connect over a meal and to share and learn with students across Alberta. Student government leaders, student volunteers, peer mentors,...

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New HCA Community Hub Webinar Launch 

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New HCA Community Hub Webinar Launch 

Webinars Date: October 9, 2024 / 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm MST

Join us for an online tutorial, conversation and Q&A about the brand new online HCA community hub. Explore the hub and how it can support you and your campus in relationship building and mental health knowledge exchange between Alberta post-secondaries. 

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Facilitated Conversation: Challenges facing International Students and Opportunities to Enhance Wellness On and Beyond Campus

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Facilitated Conversation: Challenges facing International Students and Opportunities to Enhance Wellness On and Beyond Campus

From Healthy Campus Alberta  In response to the growing number of international students attending post-secondary institutions and the many challenges they face on and beyond campus, Healthy Campus Alberta facilitated a webinar panel discussion exploring the intersecting contributors to international students mental health and wellbeing. This report is a summary...

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Challenges Facing International Students and Opportunities to Enhance Wellness & Resources On and Beyond Campus

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Challenges Facing International Students and Opportunities to Enhance Wellness & Resources On and Beyond Campus

Webinars Date: May 14, 2024 / 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm MST

This panel webinar will give international students the opportunity to discuss, explore and share their lived experiences as international students and immigrants to Canada. Students will explore challenges and complexities navigating campus life and Canadian environments, as well as share insights, opportunities, and what resources have helped them navigate campus...

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Burnout Prevention and Intervention in Post Secondary Education

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Burnout Prevention and Intervention in Post Secondary Education

Webinars Date: February 22, 2024 / 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm MST

This workshop will help post-secondary students & staff who want to know about recognizing, preventing, and attending to ‘burnout’. Burnout is described as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. In these challenging times any workplace or learning environment can be at risk,...

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Student Lunch & Learn 

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Student Lunch & Learn 

Webinars Date: March 14, 2024 / 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST

Are you a student involved in campus mental health at a post-secondary institution in Alberta? If so, you are invited to the Winter 2024 Alberta Student Lunch and Learn. This is a space to connect over a meal and to share and learn with students across Alberta. Student government leaders,...

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MyGrief.ca

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MyGrief.ca

From Canadian Virtual Hospice   “MyGrief.ca is an online resource to help people move through their grief from the comfort of their own home, at their own pace. It can help you understand your grief and approach some of the most difficult questions that may arise. It was developed by...

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Trauma-Informed Practice: Resources for Alberta Post-Secondary Settings

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Trauma-Informed Practice: Resources for Alberta Post-Secondary Settings

Developed by the Healthy Campus Alberta team, in consultation with HCA community members from Mount Royal University and University of Calgary   Those in helping roles related to post-secondary student mental health will inevitably find trauma implicated in their work. Trauma-informed practice is an approach that can provide knowledge and...

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Workshop: Supporting Individuals Experiencing Grief and Loss 

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Workshop: Supporting Individuals Experiencing Grief and Loss 

Webinars Date: March 21, 2023 / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm MST

This workshop was developed by Julie Stewart and Keeta Gladue with support from the University of Calgary Campus Mental Health Strategy Grief and loss is a normal experience across the lifespan and is common among post-secondary students. The experience of loss has been amplified since the onset of COVID-19, and...

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Engaging Student Voice to Cultivate Wellness Culture  

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Engaging Student Voice to Cultivate Wellness Culture  

Webinars Date: April 18, 2023 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MST

What does it look like to cultivate a meaningful wellness culture alongside student teams? Organizational wellness culture can support mental health and wellness in day-to-day practices and broader policies. This session will provide an overview of the Healthy Campus Alberta student staff strategy that cultivates a wellness culture, engages the...

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Optimizing Outcomes through Trauma Informed Leadership

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Optimizing Outcomes through Trauma Informed Leadership

Webinars Date: February 16, 2023 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MST

Posttraumatic growth is defined as “the experience of positive change that occurs as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life crises” (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). This concept is relevant in a time when collective trauma and returning to “normal” are a part of conversations on post-secondary campuses. This webinar...

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Maintaining Your Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself and Others

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Maintaining Your Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself and Others

Webinars Date: September 20, 2022 / 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MST

Welcome back to a new academic year! In the spirit of refreshing and recharging for the year ahead, this webinar will serve as a building block for your mental health as you care for those around you. Local Alberta expert Dr. Keith Dobson will provide an overview of key considerations...

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