January 17 is Blue Monday. Blue Monday is traditionally thought of as the saddest day of the year due to stressors such as post-holiday blues, weight gain, cold dark days, failure to stick to New Year’s resolutions and the arrival of holiday bills. While the “saddest day of the year” is more of a myth […]Continue readingBlue Monday is a myth, but the winter blues are real
Media Releases
Bell Let’s Talk Day – the world’s biggest conversation about mental health is January 26
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 26 and we’re joining in to help drive meaningful progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. However, tools are available to support ourselves and each other. Since 2010, Canadians and people around the globe have joined in the world’s […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day – the world’s biggest conversation about mental health is January 26
CMHA NS launches winter 2022 schedule for Rebuilding Our Resilience workshop
The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is pleased to announce the Winter 2022 schedule for our popular Rebuilding our Resilience workshop. This free to access, interactive workshop is available to all Nova Scotians ages 18 and older, starting January 11, 2022. The last session will be offered March 8, 2022. [PLEASE SEE […]Continue readingCMHA NS launches winter 2022 schedule for Rebuilding Our Resilience workshop
CMHA NS is proud to announce Tracy Hiltz as At-Work Team Lead
Karn Nichols, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS], is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tracy Hiltz to Provincial Lead of the CMHA NS At-Work/Au Travail team, effective Monday, December 20, 2021. Tracy joined CMHA NS in 2020 and has been an integral part of the At-Work team […]Continue readingCMHA NS is proud to announce Tracy Hiltz as At-Work Team Lead
CMHA statement on conversion ‘therapy’
Conversion ‘therapy’ is a harmful practice that puts the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ people at risk The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most extensive community mental health organization in Canada with a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory. CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health […]Continue readingCMHA statement on conversion ‘therapy’
NATIONAL HOUSING DAY 2021
On November 22, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS), CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth and CMHA Colchester East-Hants joins communities and organizations across the country to mark National Housing Day and recognize the challenges faced by many people in finding a place to call home. National Housing Day calls on the need for safe […]Continue readingNATIONAL HOUSING DAY 2021
CMHA NS will co-facilitate webinar highlighting on mental health in the workplace November 23
November is Men’s Health Month, when organizations around the globe highlight men’s health, with a focus on normalizing conversations surrounding mental health and the stigma that often prevents those who identify as men from seeking help. As an entrepreneur coping with anxiety and depression, Michael DeVenney is familiar with the struggles and persisting stigma men […]Continue readingCMHA NS will co-facilitate webinar highlighting on mental health in the workplace November 23
November is Men’s Health Month
MEDIA RELEASE: During the month of November the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) joins organizations around the globe in turning our focus to men’s mental health in recognition of Men’s Health Month. This initiative aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from […]Continue readingNovember is Men’s Health Month
CMHA applauds new federal ministers for mental health, addictions and housing
OCTOBER 26 MEDIA RELEASE: Margaret Eaton, National CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), today issued the following statement in response to the new federal cabinet: “CMHA is delighted that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has created two new ministerial portfolios to tackle mental health, addictions and housing—critical issues that will require a strong cabinet focus […]Continue readingCMHA applauds new federal ministers for mental health, addictions and housing
CMHA NS Division and Farm Safety Nova Scotia seeking facilitators for Fill Yer Boots! We Talk. We Grow peer support group
CMHA NS Division and Farm Safety Nova Scotia are currently seeking facilitators for our new virtual peer support group for farmers and agricultural workers to support the We Talk. We Grow. Blueprint for a Mental Health Action Plan. Facilitators are responsible for guiding a weekly virtual peer support group with a focus on ensuring groups […]Continue readingCMHA NS Division and Farm Safety Nova Scotia seeking facilitators for Fill Yer Boots! We Talk. We Grow peer support group