
Toonie Talk – Help at Your Fingertips: Mental Health in the Digital Age (Calendar)
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Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Time: 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Location: Community Cafe, Westend Seniors Activity Centre, 9629 176 St, Edmonton
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Cost: Free for members, $3.00 for the public
Focusing on mental health, this session examines digital tools such as therapy apps, support platforms, and AI-driven chat services. Participants will learn how to assess the credibility and safety of mental health tech and understand the ethical boundaries of virtual support.
You will learn to:
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Navigate mental health support platforms, apps, and online tools
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Recognize misinformation and signs of non-evidence-based claims
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Understand personal rights and consent in digital mental health care
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Evaluate how privacy, data use, and algorithmic bias affect mental health apps
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Select tools that reflect users’ personal, cultural, and emotional needs
REGISTRATION
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Call our front desk at 780 483 1209
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Visit our centre at operation hours
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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays – 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Sign up on MyActiveCentre HERE.
