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Find it hard to feel motivated to walk outdoors during the winter? Having a walking buddy can help!
17 January 2023

ARTICLE Walking outdoors is one of the best things you can do to support your mental health. It has been proven to almost instantly improve our mood and relax us….

THRIVE workshop series will focus on education and advocacy for people living with chronic pain
11 January 2023

ARTICLE On February 15, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division will launch Living Well with Chronic Pain, a four-part virtual workshop series offered through CMHA NS’s Thrive program….

Eating Disorders Awareness Week
6 January 2023

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 1 – 7, 2023 Approximately, 1 million Canadians have a diagnosis of an Eating Disorder, such as Anorexia Nervosa , Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating…

Blue Monday is a myth, but the winter blues are real
4 January 2023

Feeling Blue?  You’re in good company. Around 60% of people living in Canada report feeling “the winter blues.” The third Monday in January is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’ — the most depressing…

Whether you’re looking for employment or employees, At Work can help!
3 January 2023

Attend one of our upcoming Lunch and Learns to discover how At Work can support you! Our At Work team will be holding a series of Lunch and Learns to…

WINTER THRIVE SESSIONS LAUNCHING JANUARY 10
3 January 2023

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…

Walking Home for Christmas: Wellington man plans to walk 25 kilometers to raise funds for CMHA NS
4 November 2022

When Keith Toon heads home from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to start his Christmas holiday on December 23 it will likely be more somber than celebratory. The British Royal Navy…

Support mental health on Giving Tuesday this November
4 November 2022

Mark your calendar. Giving Tuesday is November 29. One in three Canadians will struggle with their mental health or a mental health challenge in their lifetime. But good mental health…

CMHA NS seeks co-facilitator for Chronic Pain Peer Support Group
4 November 2022

Living with chronic pain is more than a physical challenge. It can also impact a person’s mental health. It can be stressful, isolating and increase or lead to feelings of…

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