From improving coping skills to increasing self-confidence and resilience, taking part in peer support provides many different benefits that can help you on your mental health journey. […]
10 Benefits of Peer Support

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From improving coping skills to increasing self-confidence and resilience, taking part in peer support provides many different benefits that can help you on your mental health journey. […]
While self-harm is not officially considered an addiction, some individuals can become dependent on self-harm as a means of emotional control. […]
While fleeting thoughts about suicide can cross anyone’s mind, more frequent or persistent thoughts may be cause for concern. It’s vital to acknowledge suicidal thoughts and take action, as they can indicate significant emotional distress and the need for support. […]
Some of the best things you can do for a loved one with suicidal thoughts include being an active listener, asking direct questions, and helping them create a safety plan […]
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, Distress Centre Calgary would like to honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
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