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
POPULATION MENTAL HEALTH Population Mental Health Promotion for Children and Youth Mental health is a public health priority that requires competent, confident front-line staff to work in collaboration with others to build healthy and resilient communities, and engage with individuals and families to provide appropriate supports. The six NCCs for Public Health collaborated on a […]Continue readingThe six NCCs for Public Health have collaborated on a project focused on population mental health promotion for children and youth
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 […]Continue readingANNOUNCEMENT – the former CMHA Annapolis County Branch has merged operations with the Division and will be a satellite office of the Nova Scotia Division
Bryce Sage, a CBC filmmaker has produced a web-series about the science of mental health. He’s teamed with TELUS Fund and Healthy Minds Canada to help bring awareness to a very important subject. The first official episode will be released on MAY 1st, “Depression in the Brain”. 1001 Ways to Wonder is an entertaining and informative documentary web-series that explores and […]Continue reading1001 Ways to Wonder, an entertaining and informative documentary web-series that explores and demystifies the science of mental health using a personal lens
WHO has embarked on a year-long campaign called, “Depression: let’s talk.” The overall goal of the campaign is that more people with depression, everywhere in the world, both seek and get help. WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign promotes talking about depression as a vital component of recovery. Depression affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians, and more than […]Continue readingWHO’s year-long campaign “Depression: Let’s Talk”
As we enter a new fiscal year, CMHA NS Education and Training continues to grow and innovate. Due to the increases in costs for service delivery, our fees will be increasing as of April 1, 2017. This fee increase is necessary to ensure the highest quality of education and to meet your needs in a timely […]Continue readingCMHA NS Education & Training Fee Increase
CMHA congratulates the Federal Government for demonstrating a strong commitment to mental health in Canada in its 2017 Budget. The Government’s significant investment in mental heath is a great start toward correcting the historical, woeful underfunding of mental health in this country. However, there is some way to go before mental health care is funded […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association on Budget 2017: ‘A great start’
Get Ready to Get Loud for the 66th CMHA Mental Health Week. Time to work on your outside voice! Please join us and tell everyone to #GETLOUD from May 1st to May 7th,. The 66th CMHA Mental Health Week will be louder than ever before. Get ready to lift up your mental health megaphone! This year, […]Continue readingWe are getting ready to Get Loud for Mental Health Week
Today we bid our beloved homestead at 63 King St a solemn farewell. After several decades of housing our staff and programs through years of change, innovation, and growth, 63 King became too much for CMHA-NS Division to upkeep. As a Heritage property, we will miss its intricate moldings, various nooks and crannies, and the […]Continue readingFarewell, 63 King St
Family caregivers provide practical help and enhance the quality of life for medically frail seniors who might otherwise require residential care. Typically, they are in the boomer or senior age group. Their role involves physical, psychological, emotional and financial demands. Burnout is common due to the physical and emotional toll of caring for a loved […]Continue readingCaregivers Can Thrive by Reducing Stress