The Canadian Mental Health Association of Nova Scotia is proud to announce that CMHA’s BounceBack program is available in Nova Scotia. BounceBack® is a free, guided self-help program that helps adults and youth 15+ learn to manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Through telephone coaching and skill-building workbooks, participants can […]Continue readingBounceback available in Nova Scotia
Halifax/Kjipuktuk -Yesterday, March 29, 2022 the Nova Scotia Government released the 2022- 2023 Provincial Budget. The Canadian Mental Health Association, along with our partner, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers [NSCSW], are encouraged by the provincial government’s investment of $268.6 million in addictions and mental health, but we do not feel this provincial budget […]Continue readingProvincial Budget a move in the right direction; falls short on addressing the social determinants of health
PRESS RELEASE — Halifax/Kjipuktuk: Today, March 29, 2022 the Nova Scotia Government will release the 2022-2023 Provincial Budget. A commitment to quality mental health care and social equity will only be demonstrated when sufficient prioritization is given to addressing the social determinants of health through the funding of community-based programs and resources and through reducing […]Continue readingAll eyes on provincial budget
On March 21, CMHA NS joins organizations around the world in recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racism. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in […]Continue readingMarch 21 is International Day for the Elimination of Racism
On March 8, CMHA NS joins individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. The theme of IWD 2022 is #BreakTheBias, which highlights the need to actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping. Whether deliberate […]Continue readingCMHA NS celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
New research shows chronic stress taking toll on individuals and organizations MEDIA RELEASE: Far from feeling the pandemic is over, most people in Canada are stressed about what’s next, with 64% worried about new variants and 57% worried about COVID-19 circulating in the population for years to come. Two years of pandemic-related stressors, including grief […]Continue readingMost Canadians worry COVID will never go away
For two years, COVID-19 has plagued us. And for two years, CMHA and UBC have been asking Canadians how they’re doing. Now, in the latest round of research, Canadians are saying they are stressed about what’s coming next. They’re concerned COVID-19 is here to stay. According to the research, 64% of people in Canada are […]Continue readingFeel like you’re running on empty these days? You’re not alone.
The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA-NS) has embarked on an exciting journey to chart its course to the future. We hope you’ll support us by participating in this short, anonymous survey that will inform our strategic direction in the years ahead. One-in-four Nova Scotians live with a mental illness – and pandemic-related disruptions have […]Continue readingWe need your voice
February 1 – 7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Remember: All bodies are good bodies, and you can have health at every size. Eating Disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic class, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. That is why, from February 1st to 7th every year, Eating Disorder groups across Canada […]Continue readingEating Disorders Awareness Week: February 1 to 7, 2022
Start your wellness journey TODAY. Karn Nichols, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] is proud to announce the launch of THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well-being, a new initiative that will help Nova Scotians experience growth and connection so they can discover new opportunities […]Continue readingCMHA NS launches THRIVE Learning Centre for Mental Wellness and Well-being