The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division is pleased to announce that as of April 1, 2017, the former CMHA Annapolis County Branch has merged operations with the Division and will be a satellite office of the Nova Scotia Division. Board Contact: Tanya White CMHA NS Board Chair (902) […]Continue readingAnnapolis County Branch Merges with NS division
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World Mental Health Day 2017
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs […]Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day 2017
Mysterious Barricades 2017
Livestream can be viewed here: https://livestream.com/ualberta/mysterious-barricades-2017/videos/162542888 Mysterious Barricades, a cross Canada concert for suicide awareness, prevention, and hope, aims to bring the gift of music to Canada on World Suicide Prevention Day, to raise awareness surrounding the mysterious barricades between mental illness and health, between the darkness of depression and a flicker of hope, between life […]Continue readingMysterious Barricades 2017
NS Mental Health Study
Researchers at Dalhousie University are hoping to understand how individuals deal with mental health issues like depression and anxiety, who they are seeing for support, and what the barriers are to accessing services. Lead researcher, Dr. Amy Bombay, Department of Psychiatry/Nursing, was featured on Global News Morning August 22, which can be found here: http://globalnews.ca/video/3687121/mental-health-study The survey can be […]Continue readingNS Mental Health Study
Fountain of Health: Optimal Aging Wellness Your Way series
Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division in partnership with the Fountain of Health is hosting a 4 week initiative for community members 50+ who want to learn about health and wellness. This wellness initiative focuses on promoting community conversations about positive health behaviours such as positive thinking, brain challenge, social activity, physical activity, and […]Continue readingFountain of Health: Optimal Aging Wellness Your Way series
NEW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT Mood Disorders Society of Canada
MDSC elevates Gallson and bolsters public policy team Guelph, ON July 7, 2017 — Dave Gallson, a nationally known advocate for Canadians’ mental health needs, has been named National Executive Director of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC), as the organization also expands its public policy focus on a national scale. Gallson has a […]Continue readingNEW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT Mood Disorders Society of Canada
The fragmented and overburdened nature of the Canadian Mental Health Care System
Two interesting articles released recently which discuss the fragmented and overburdened nature of the Canadian Mental Health Care System. The Walrus – Death by a Thousand Cuts How an army of mental health professionals let my daughter down The Walrus – Mental health issues cost Nova Scotia and PEI more than a billion dollars […]Continue readingThe fragmented and overburdened nature of the Canadian Mental Health Care System
Please note: CMHA NS offices will be closed for vacation beginning Monday, July 24, reopening on Tuesday, August 8.
PLEASE NOTE: CMHA Nova Scotia Division does not provide individual or group mental health crisis support or services. As such, to promote and ensure the psychological health and well-being of its staff, the CMHA NS Board of Directors and Executive Director advise that our offices be closed for a 2 week annual vacation beginning Monday, July […]Continue readingPlease note: CMHA NS offices will be closed for vacation beginning Monday, July 24, reopening on Tuesday, August 8.
The Mindset Project
About the Project The Mindset Project is digging deep into where entrepreneurship and wellness meet. Through a thoughtfully planned and executed research project, they are developing data-informed tools to support personal growth of founders in step with the growth of their business. Read their Manifesto here. Goals Their ultimate goal from the outset has been to inspire […]Continue readingThe Mindset Project
CMHA Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
On behalf of CMHA NS, we would like to thank everyone who participated in CMHA Mental Health Awareness Week. With the support of the province of Nova Scotia the week was a huge success! CMHA NS had many opportunities to have enlightening discussions about mental health and promote positive mental health practices across the […]Continue readingCMHA Mental Health Awareness Week 2017