January 17 is Blue Monday. Blue Monday is traditionally thought of as the saddest day of the year due to stressors such as post-holiday blues, weight gain, cold dark days, failure to stick to New Year’s resolutions and the arrival of holiday bills. While the “saddest day of the year” is more of a myth […]Continue readingBlue Monday is a myth, but the winter blues are real
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Bell Let’s Talk Day – the world’s biggest conversation about mental health is January 26
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 26 and we’re joining in to help drive meaningful progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. However, tools are available to support ourselves and each other. Since 2010, Canadians and people around the globe have joined in the world’s […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day – the world’s biggest conversation about mental health is January 26
Opioid use disorder: Beyond Stigma
Stigma impacts all aspects of treatment for people living with opioid use disorder. This animated video explores these impacts and how we can work together to move beyond stigma. Watch the video here. About this video: This animated video was created to explore the impact of stigma on all aspects of treatment for people living […]Continue readingOpioid use disorder: Beyond Stigma
Nova Scotian musician’s virtual concert aimed at raising funds and awareness for anti-stigma initiatives
The holiday season is often recognized as a joyful and celebratory time. But for 1 in 2 Canadians, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year. In fact, it can be a painful and very lonely time. That’s something that songwriter Michael Dalton understands well and has worked to highlight nearly every December 25 […]Continue readingNova Scotian musician’s virtual concert aimed at raising funds and awareness for anti-stigma initiatives
CMHA NS launches winter 2022 schedule for Rebuilding Our Resilience workshop
The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is pleased to announce the Winter 2022 schedule for our popular Rebuilding our Resilience workshop. This free to access, interactive workshop is available to all Nova Scotians ages 18 and older, starting January 11, 2022. The last session will be offered March 8, 2022. [PLEASE SEE […]Continue readingCMHA NS launches winter 2022 schedule for Rebuilding Our Resilience workshop
Protect your mental health this holiday season
Holiday magic. Although it’s real for some, the magic can also be a thin veneer, hiding challenging emotions that can come along with the celebrations — in fact, 52% of Canadians report feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation during the holiday season. And, if you’re already depressed or experiencing anxiety, the holidays can make things […]Continue readingProtect your mental health this holiday season
CMHA NS is proud to announce Tracy Hiltz as At-Work Team Lead
Karn Nichols, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS], is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tracy Hiltz to Provincial Lead of the CMHA NS At-Work/Au Travail team, effective Monday, December 20, 2021. Tracy joined CMHA NS in 2020 and has been an integral part of the At-Work team […]Continue readingCMHA NS is proud to announce Tracy Hiltz as At-Work Team Lead
Halifax law firm donates $40,000 to CMHA NS in support of anti-stigma initiatives
“I have seen individuals treated as dangerous, as different, as if they’re somehow less than other people [because they live with a mental illness]. The stigma is not fair, nor is it true, and it hurts.” Each year, one in four Nova Scotians experience a mental health problem or illness. But despite how common it […]Continue readingHalifax law firm donates $40,000 to CMHA NS in support of anti-stigma initiatives
Donate to CMHA NS and give the gift of hope this holiday season
Hope — it’s hard to feel well or get well without hope. More people than ever before are asking for help but are left feeling frustrated and hopeless because they can’t get the care they need and deserve because they can’t pay out of pocket or don’t have private insurance. Those who can pay are […]Continue readingDonate to CMHA NS and give the gift of hope this holiday season
CMHA statement on conversion ‘therapy’
Conversion ‘therapy’ is a harmful practice that puts the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ people at risk The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most extensive community mental health organization in Canada with a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory. CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health […]Continue readingCMHA statement on conversion ‘therapy’