AHS Podcasts

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about what healthcare workers can do — at work and at home — to protect their mental health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about why mental health awareness is important, and how talking about your mental health can be beneficial.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the mental health benefits of being outside and in green spaces.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about what causes sleep problems and offers advice on how to sleep better.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the role certain vitamins play in improving your mental health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about the importance of reducing stigma around addiction and the role Overdose Awareness Day plays in that.

Three AHS volunteers have been invited to the podcast to talk about their experiences. Joining are: o Sylvia Advent, a volunteer in Grande Prairie. o Dinithi Mudalige, a volunteer at Airdrie urgent care. o David Witten, a patient advocate at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about why good mental health is important for overall health.

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how the mental health benefits of volunteering and 'giving back.'

Exploring the crucial impact of family caregivers on patient outcomes and healthcare providers, the podcast delves into the challenges faced by caregivers in coordinating care for individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing the need for a more supportive system. The discussion also highlights the significance of collaborative care in delivering holistic services for patients, with a focus on better engagement and assistance for family caregivers.