In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how shorter days can affect one's mental health and what can be done to prevent the 'winter blues.'

Mental Wellness Moment — Dealing with shorter days and longer nights

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — discusses what mental health recovery looks like, and the resources and supports available along the way.

Mental Wellness Moment — Supports and resources for mental health recovery

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — explains why more adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how ADHD differs in adults compared to in children.

Mental Wellness Moment — ADHD in adults

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Justin Burkett, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and Board Chair with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

Nursing Week 2024: From Bedside to Hilltop, Charting the Way

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Shannon Falsetti, a Nurse Clinician with the Medicine Program Improvement and Integration Network (PIN) and a pioneer in RN prescribing at AHS.
 
Nursing is unique profession. At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout their career into informal and formal leadership roles.  What better way to understand those experiences than to have our AHS nurses share them. In this bite sized, playful and safe space, nurses talk about their careers and experiences, so they can have a bit of fun, relate, and connect with their community. 
 
‘This is Nursing’ was developed by Tyler Burley and Victoria Radford, Nursing Practice Leads who work in the Associate Chief Nursing Office at AHS.


In our prescriber era

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler talk about the last quarter century in nursing and what may come in future! 
 
Nursing is unique profession. At AHS, our first contact with nurses begins in their student rotation, continues through their new grad orientation, and throughout their career into informal and formal leadership roles.  What better way to understand those experiences than to have our AHS nurses share them. In this bite sized, playful and safe space, nurses talk about their careers and experiences, so they can have a bit of fun, relate, and connect with their community. 
 
‘This is Nursing’ was developed by Tyler Burley and Victoria Radford, Nursing Practice Leads who work in the Associate Chief Nursing Office at AHS.


Back to the Future

In this podcast, Lisa Mowers, AHS Provincial Practice Lead, dives into the question, "Does food impact mood?". She is joined by Dr. Elnaz Vaghef Mehrabani, a seasoned nutrition researcher who is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary and is an instructor at Athabasca University and Mount Royal University.

Some of the topics explored in this podcast:
•	What the evidence tells us right now about how food is impacting mood and mental well-being.
•	How nutrition impacts our mood at different stages of life, including prenatal and early childhood development.
•	Current research on the Mediterranean style diet and healthy eating aligning with Canada’s food guide to help people with mental health concerns.
•	Practical tips for a person-centred approach when helping client use food to improve their mood.


Episode 1 Title: Does food impact mood?

Debbie Pinter, Connect Care Clinical Informatics Officer, helps us unpack the technology on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Artificial Intelligence. Find out how our powerful EMR is already setting Alberta nurses up for success. 

Connecting Care with technology and AI

In this episode, Jennifer Alexander, Program Director with Nutrition Services, sits down with Heidi Bates, Director of the Integrated Dietetic Internship Program at the University of Alberta. Heidi shares:

•	her journey to become a leader in field of dietetics,
•	what it means to be “fierce” in our profession, and
•	the exciting changes taking place at University of Alberta.

She also explains how the partnership with Alberta Health Services has enriched the training of students and offers pearls of wisdom for dietitians eager to shape the next generation. Get ready for an inspiring, fun, and candid conversation that’s sure to spark new ideas and energy in your own professional journey!

Learn more about careers as a Registered Dietitian in Alberta:

•	Dietetics Specialization | Undergraduate Program
www.ualberta.ca/en/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-nutrition-and-food-science-dietetics-specialization.html
•	Dietitian | Alberta Health Services
www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page11759.aspx

Episode 2: Next-Gen Dietitians - A Fearless Conversation with Heidi Bates

In this episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, sits down with Sarah Frank Nichols, Provincial Lead with Public Health Nutrition, to explore their shared experiences with the "Food is Our Medicine" learning journey. They reflect on the:

•	personal and professional impact of the course,
•	importance of Indigenous teachings, and
•	power of small, meaningful actions in advancing truth and reconciliation.

Through heartfelt conversation, they encourage listeners to embrace curiosity, engage in dialogue, and take steps (big or small) toward understanding and change.

Learn more:

•	Nutrition Services Reconciliation Action Statement
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-reconciliation-action-statement.pdf
•	Nourish: Food is Our Medicine
https://nourishleadership.ca/programs/food-is-our-medicine/


Mental Wellness Moment — Dealing with shorter days and longer nights

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