There is no health without mental health. Each October, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) joins organizations around the world in highlighting the need for education around illness during Mental Illness Awareness week, a national initiative hosted by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH), that encourages Canadians […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week 2022 is October 2 – 8
On October 10, CMHA Nova Scotia Division joins organizations around the globe in recognizing World Mental Health Day, a global awareness campaign led by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 […]Continue readingCMHA NS recognizes World Mental Health Day 2022
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 seeking help. […]Continue readingNovember is Men’s Health Month
Workplaces are changing. CMHA NS can help you make mental health a priority in yours. From October 1 to October 31 the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] joins organizations from coast to coast in recognizing Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, (CHWM), a national initiative that focuses on raising awareness around the importance […]Continue readingOctober is Healthy Workplace Month
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, join Karn Nichols, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division, and Bradley Daye, CEO and Founder of Placemaking P4G as they present From Surviving to Thriving: Workplace Wellness Strategies for the Post-Pandemic World. This event, held in conjunction with Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month is being offered […]Continue readingEVENT: This October take your workplace from surviving to thriving
A national 988 number will improve access to critical crisis supports. Equal attention must be paid to ensuring Canadians have the mental health and substance use health care they need. Every day in Canada, an average of 12 people die by suicide.1 The Government of Canada’s decision to implement a national 988 mental health crisis […]Continue readingCMHA applauds the federal commitment to a three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis
Give and receive support. Learn. Meet new people. We are in a world where there is a lot of pressure on women. Many feel more disconnected than ever. Connections are a key component of wellness. It is through a foundation of strong connections that we can gain the confidence and skills we need to overcome […]Continue readingJoin the Women’s Empowerment Squad
On September 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division, Roots of Hope, the Membertou Men’s Society and the Healthy Minds Cooperative presented Voices of Hope 2022, a virtual panel discussion that explored men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Voices of Hope is organized annually by CMHA NS […]Continue readingDid you miss Voices of Hope 2022
Mental health. It wasn’t a class at school. So where can Nova Scotians go to learn about mental health and well-being? The answer is THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well-Being. THRIVE is an innovative, safe, and welcoming learning space that provides free courses designed to support mental health, boost resilience and promote connection. […]Continue readingTHRIVE Fall sessions kick off September 27
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual initiative to promote awareness and foster understanding of suicide and the impact it has on individuals and communities. World Suicide Prevention Day also serves as a call to action and a reminder that suicides are preventable, and much can be done to prevent suicide at individual, community […]Continue readingCMHA NS recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10