Bonus Episode: Mental Health and the Alberta Wildfires

In early May, the Government of Alberta declared a provincial state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires burned throughout the province, forcing tens of thousands from their homes. A climate event of this nature is obviously very stressful for those impacted as their lives, homes, and businesses are at risk. In this bonus episode, Katherine Hurtig talks to Sarah Rosenfeld, registered social worker and associate director of counselling with Calgary Counselling Centre, about how the wildfires can potentially impact mental health and what people can do to cope during this stressful timeIf you’ve been impacted by the Alberta wildfires and need support, check out this resource guide from Alberta Health Services.Mental health help is available for all Albertans with no waitlist or financial barriers. Visit counsellingalberta.com "Living Fully" is not a substitute or alternative for professional care or treatment. Calgary Counselling Centre and Counselling Alberta provide effective counselling for anyone in Alberta with no wait list and no financial barriers.For help across Canada and the United States, call 211. If you are outside Canada and the U.S., seek help from your general medical practitioner.