Mental Health Resources

The Mental Health Foundation is an Edmonton-based non-profit organization which provides resources in hopes that everyone can understanding mental health issues, and those afflicted by mental issues and addiction can find the care and supports they need.

Common Mental Illnesses

The following document contains information about common mental illnesses, click here to view. This information is provided by The Alberta Teachers Association and The Canadian Mental Health Association.

Movies with Mental Health Themes

1. Away from Her
2. Benny & Joon
3. Fearless
4. The Aviator
5. The Machinist
6. Proof
7. Sylvia
8. Shine
9. What About Bob?
10. Memento
11. Mozart & the Whale
12. The Other Sister
13. Mad Love
14. Prozac Nation
15. The Hours
16. Rent
17. Lilian’s Story

Books

Personal Accounts by Patients, Trainees, and Family Members

Community Linking Programs

Click here to view the Community Linking Programs Brochure for Edmonton, updated June 2010.