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Rewriting the Narrative: Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day 
8 May 2025

May 24 marks Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day – an opportunity to break down stigma, foster understanding, and advocate for better support and access to early intervention care.  Understanding the…

Unmasking Mental Health: Join the Movement During Mental Health Week 2025 
1 May 2025

Every year, Mental Health Week is an opportunity for all of us to pause, reflect, and start open conversations about mental well-being. From May 5 to 11, the Canadian Mental…

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma 
29 April 2025

May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month — a time to shed light on one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex condition…

THRIVE in May with CMHA-NS: Free Workshops to Support Your Mental Wellness
29 April 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) is excited to present our May THRIVE Workshop Series—a collection of interactive, empowering sessions designed to help you strengthen your…

Join our Project H.O.P.E team
8 April 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for a passionate and self-motivated individual to join the Project H.O.P.E. team for a contract position. This contract goes until…

CMHA National releases 2025 federal election platform 
4 April 2025

As we head into the 2025 federal election, we need to keep mental health top of mind for political parties and candidates. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s election platform will…

Join Our April THRIVE Workshops: A Path to Better Mental Health
1 April 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) is excited to introduce our April THRIVE workshops, offering a range of valuable tools and strategies to help you prioritize your…

Make a difference in your community—join our Volunteer Board of Directors!
21 March 2025

Are you a community-minded individual passionate about mental health? The Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) is seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds and…

Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025 
3 March 2025

From February 11 – 28, we challenged Nova Scotians to join us in pushing for better mental health by participating in The Push-Up Challenge.   It was a big ask: complete…

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