Media

In our efforts to push for a society that understands and fosters good mental health, we engage with media across all platforms throughout Nova Scotia and beyond to lead public discussions and amplify the conversation about mental health in our province.

As an organization we recognize the important role media plays in public education, awareness. CMHA NS works with the media with the goal of providing accurate, reliable information and context on the subject of mental health. 

We are grateful to work with media in Nova Scotia and beyond to tell our story, increase understanding, boost awareness and reduce stigma.

Media Contact:

Erin Christie, Provincial Lead,Communications and Community Engagement

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 902.293.7778

Highlights

2023

• Jennefer’s Reiki Initiative for Positive Mental Health
• Forest of Hope: planting seeds of hope in Potlotek
• Reduce high demand for mental health crisis team with more help beforehand, advocate says
• The path of hope and resilience
• Newcomers Peer Support Group begins in Yarmouth, N.S.
• Push Up Challenge
• Moo Let’s Talk Day 

2022

• Pandemic has taken toll on Canadians’ mental health: survey
• World Suicide Prevention Day
• Nova Scotian honours soldier who died by suicide with cross country bike ride
• October is Healthy Workplace Month
• Betsy Eisner able to donate $10,000 to CMHA through ‘Vaccinated’ pins campaign
• Why The Startup Ecosystem Is Ruining Founders’ Mental Health
• Growing calls for better support to address the pandemic’s toll on mental health
• CTV First at Five: Mental Health Matters
• Health-care advocates generally pleased with N.S. budget
• THINKING OUT LOUD WITH SHELDON MacLEOD: Budgeting for mental wellness
• Information Morning:Invisible Champion: Laurel Taylor, King’s County
• THINKING OUT LOUD WITH SHELDON MacLEOD: Grief and empathy for Mental Health Week
• Information Morning: The Art of Friendship… it’s not as effortless as it sounds
• Ride Don’t Hide
• TELILE 24/7 Episode #103: Special Mental Health Edition
• How The CMHA Is Tearing Down Mental Health Barriers In The Workplace
• Men Supporting Men

2021

• Maritimers hopeful as 2020 ends and a new year begins
• “They don’t feel valued as humans” – Covid, mental health and the very poor in Nova Scotia
• National organization urges N.S. to beef up mental health supports
• Nova Scotia must do more to support mental health of marginalized people, says CMHA
• COVID is “tipping point” for people with mental health issues
• New Waterford woman raises thousands of dollars for CMHA with Games for Mental Health fundraiser
• Calls to mental health crisis lines increase with each wave of the pandemic
• Pandemic affecting Nova Scotians’ mental and physical health
• Nova Scotia’s suicide rate dropped in 2020 in spite of pandemic strain
• $850K in mental health grants to be shared among 28 Nova Scotia groups
• Introducing the Brand New and Not Improved Post-Pandemic Me