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Tomorrow’s hope / Strength of the sash

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Building Strength, Inspiring Hope: A Provincial Action Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention 2019 – 2024 was released in March 2019. One of the actions the Government of Alberta committed to was to... More ≫

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Building Strength, Inspiring Hope: A Provincial Action Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention 2019 – 2024 was released in March 2019. One of the actions the Government of Alberta committed to was to support the co-creation of First Nations and Métis youth suicide prevention graphic novels to provide an awareness resource that is reflective of the experiences of Indigenous youth. Children’s Services partnered with Indigenous Story Studio to create two graphic novels related to suicide prevention and mental health promotion; one reflects a First Nations story and the other a Métis story, both with a focus on wellness. The graphic novels were created through engagement with Indigenous youth across Alberta.

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Valuing mental health : next steps

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released... More ≫

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In June 2015, Premier Rachel Notley announced that the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee would complete a comprehensive review of the mental health system in Alberta. The Committee released Valuing Mental Health: Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in February 2016. With guidance from stakeholder consultations and community suggestions, the Committee’s recommendations were synthesized into the 18 actions reflected in Valuing Mental Health (VMH): Next Steps, released in June 2017. VMH: Next Steps aligns with the Government of Alberta's community-based health vision by improving continuity of addiction and mental health services and supports within the health system and in the community. Its actions focus on coordinating and integrating services across health and with community service providers with an emphasis on meeting the needs of vulnerable and underserved groups.

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Working together to support mental health in Alberta schools

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Current research clearly identifies the importance of mental health to learning, as well as to students' social and emotional development. Given the important relationship between positive mental... More ≫

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Current research clearly identifies the importance of mental health to learning, as well as to students' social and emotional development. Given the important relationship between positive mental health and academic success, schools have an important role in nurturing students' positive mental health and well-being. The goal of this resource is to help build a shared understanding of how schools, community partners and government can better work together to support mental health, to ensure that every student in Alberta has the learning opportunities and supports they need to develop positive mental health, be an engaged and successful learner and reach their full potential. Includes an information tool at the end to guide work around developing a mental health strategy.

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Alberta's strategic approach to wellness : health for all ... wellness for life

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Alberta’s Strategic Approach to Wellness sets forth a vision, guiding principles and an approach that will guide future actions to ensure that all Albertans have the same opportunity to experience... More ≫

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Alberta’s Strategic Approach to Wellness sets forth a vision, guiding principles and an approach that will guide future actions to ensure that all Albertans have the same opportunity to experience good health. It lists the outcomes that the strategy is meant to achieve, and the steps or actions that will be followed to achieve these outcomes. The roles and responsibilities that everyone one has in contributing to the desired outcomes related to health and wellness in Alberta.

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The Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy : a legacy of stroke care for Alberta : final evaluation report

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This is the final evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy (APSS). The evaluation was designed to generate information to support improved... More ≫

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This is the final evaluation report describing the progress and outcomes of the Alberta Provincial Stroke Strategy (APSS). The evaluation was designed to generate information to support improved stroke care and ensure quality services are in place for Albertans. Topics covered include: history and milestones of the APSS; educating Albertans about stroke; reducing stroke occurrence and mortality; improving access to care; and improving health care system efficiency and satisfaction with care. Also includes recommendations in each of the topics discussed.

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Marketing nutrition : a food processor’s guide to creating and applying healthy eating messages

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This workbook was created to show makers of healthy food products how to let their customers know about the healthfulness of their products. Disease, risk reduction and therapeutic claims can be... More ≫

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This workbook was created to show makers of healthy food products how to let their customers know about the healthfulness of their products. Disease, risk reduction and therapeutic claims can be challenging and time-consuming to develop. There are other options available for food makers wishing to educate their customers about the healthfulness of their products; food claims, nutrition claims and general health claims can all be used, if appropriate.

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Keeping Albertans healthy

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Compared to people in other provinces and in many other countries, Albertans are living longer and most of our years are spent in good health. This report looks at some common health indicators... More ≫

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Compared to people in other provinces and in many other countries, Albertans are living longer and most of our years are spent in good health. This report looks at some common health indicators and compares statistics from Alberta and the rest of Canada for these indicators. It also looks at some of the efforts being taken by the Government of Alberta to encourage healthy behaviours and thus prevent chronic disease.

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Framework for a healthy Alberta

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The Premier's Advisory Council on Health made its first recommendation "to stay healthy." It called on the Government of Alberta to set clear 10-year objectives and targets for health, focusing on... More ≫

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The Premier's Advisory Council on Health made its first recommendation "to stay healthy." It called on the Government of Alberta to set clear 10-year objectives and targets for health, focusing on reducing risk factors, and to track progress towards those targets. In response, this Framework for A Healthy Alberta sets objectives and targets to guide the Government of Alberta's action in promoting health and preventing disease and injury to the year 2012. As well, regional health authorities and community organizations can use the Framework to guide their policies, programs and services.

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Health is everyone's business : a snapshot of some of Alberta's wellness initiatives

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This booklet provides a snapshot of a few of Alberta’s current prevention, promotion and protection programs and initiatives. Topics and initiatives covered include: prenatal HIV screening,... More ≫

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This booklet provides a snapshot of a few of Alberta’s current prevention, promotion and protection programs and initiatives. Topics and initiatives covered include: prenatal HIV screening, Alberta Children’s Initiative Partnership for FAS, metabolic screening, immunization, food-borne illnesses prevention, Fort McMurray oil sands monitoring, Alberta Heart Health project, injury prevention, farm safety, workplace safety, traffic safety, tobacco reduction initiatives, and substance abuse and problem gambling initiatives.

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