CBC Calgary forum on mental health system draws crowd

CBC Calgary held a public forum on youth and mental health as part of our series Breakdownon Monday at the John Dutton Theatre at The Central Library.

About 200 people attended the forum hosted by Eyeopener host David Gray.

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Guest panellists included Dr. Chris Wilkes, the medical director for child and adolescent mental health and addiction services with Alberta Health Services Calgary Health Zone; Fiona Haynes, parent and branch manager of theCalgaryChapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta; and George Ghitan, executive directorofHull Services.

The audience also got to hear from guest speaker Dheny Rivas.

CBC Calgary wouldlike to thank the following agencies for their support at the forum:

• Calgary Family Services
• Calgary Counselling Centre
• Wood's Homes
• John Howard Society Centre for Suicide Prevention
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Kids Help Phone