Mental Health Symposium

Strength Through Vulnerability—Dealing with Mental Health & Addiction

In 1989, Joe Roberts was living on the streets of Vancouver as a homeless skid row addict. Through perseverance, determination, and his resilient human spirit, Joe pulled himself out of darkness and despair to become a highly respected business & community leader. By sharing his experience, Joe hopes to instigate a ripple effect of positive change by reminding people of their unlimited potential.
Mental Health: Canadian Challenges & Opportunities

As Vice-President of Programs & Priorities at the Mental Health Comission of Canada, Ed is dedicated to promoting mental health, recovery, and decreasing the stigma around mental illness. Ed will discuss the mental health needs of health care providers through integrated models of care, as well as possible opportunities that exist for partnership and innovatin in both rural & urban health care in Alberta.

Laurel Kirchner: Building Personal Resiliency
Wellness Advisor, Covenant Health
Karen Zarsky: Facilitated Discussions
Director, Talent, Learning & Organizational Development, Covenant Health
Dr. Jennifer Swainson: Ketamine Injections to Treat Depression
Psychiatric Medical Lead, Covenant Health

Judith O'Shaughnessy

Board Chair

Judith O'Shaughnessy

Board Chair

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Agnes Hoveland

Board Vice-Chair

Agnes Hoveland

Board Vice-Chair

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Joy LeBlanc

Board Member

Joy LeBlanc

Board Member

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Mike Faught

Board Member

Mike Faught

Board Member

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