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October 1 – 7 is Mental illness Awareness Week

Sep 27, 2023

One third of people in Canada will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder during their lifetime. Mental Illness Awareness Week [MIAW] shines a light on the reality of living with mental illness. 

At CMHA NS Division we envision a country and a province where mental health care is a universal human right – just like physical health care; a world where an individual living with depression receives the same level of validation, care and compassion that an individual would receive if they had a broken bone. 

Achieving this vision means challenging society’s attitudes towards mental health through education programs and awareness initiatives. 

CMHA NS Division will commemorate MIAW by offering Changing Minds, a FREE, virtual workshop series that gives participants practical knowledge about mental health and mental illness.

Changing Minds is an eight-week virtual workshop that kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on October 26, 2023. 

DETAILS:

Space is limited so we ask that participants register in advance and only if they are able to commit to attending all eight sessions. Learn more and register HERE

About Mental Illness Awareness Week

MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). The campaign aims to engage Canadians in a national conversation about mental illness and provide insight into the services and supports available.

About CMHA NS Division

CMHA NS Division works to improve the lives of Nova Scotians by delivering programs that support the social determinants of health while also working to reduce stigma, raise awareness and advocate for individuals. Learn more.

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