Mental health expert to answer questions via Twitter chat, Fort McMurray

FORT McMURRAY — Parents, teachers and students will have an opportunity to learn more about self-care and mental health as Fort McMurray residents return to school after the spring wildfire, during a Twitter chat hosted by Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Dr. Sandra Corbett, AHS North Zone Clinical Program Head, Addiction & Mental Health, will answer questions related to back-to-school mental health. The Twitter chat will take place on the AHS_NorthZone Twitter account on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the conversation or follow along at AHS_NorthZone on Twitter or by using the hashtag #healthymm. This AHS forum is for general questions only. People seeking personal medical advice should contact their local health care provider or call Health Link at 811 to speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

AHS_NorthZone is where Twitter users can find information, programs and services related to northern Alberta. Health information specific to residents in various regions across the province can be found at AHS_YEGZone, AHS_CentralZone, AHS_YYCZone and AHS_SouthZone.

AHS has a variety of other Twitter accounts to serve Albertans:

• AHS_Media connects Albertans with news updates pertaining to their health system.
• AHS_Innovates highlights health innovation and research in Alberta.
• AHS_CancerCare offers information about services, programs and support for those affected by cancer.
• AHS_Behealthy engages Albertans on topics related to healthy living, including active living, nutrition, public health, clinic resources and mental health services.
• AHS_EMS shares updates on the work and community education efforts of Emergency Medical Services staff.
• AHS_HACs engages Albertans to get involved and have a voice in how health care is delivered in the province.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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