Nova Scotia Mental Health

• Nova Scotia funding $3M in mental health and addictions grants

  Expected to begin this summer, organizations will be able to apply for grants through the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Mar 16
  
• New mental health hospital in Halifax to offer day treatment starting in April

  When it opens in April, it will be the province's first mental health acute day hospital. It will have an initial capacity for 10 patients per day.

  Health

  Mar 9
  
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• Halifax psychiatrist shares insights to help people cope with pandemic fatigue

  A Halifax-based psychiatrist remains hopeful that 2022 will come with a "turning point" that will inspire people to continue building their resilience.

  Health

  Feb 16
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• N.S. Tories propose mental health care plan ‘with fewer barriers’

  The PCs estimate the new plan will come with an increased cost of $102 million.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2020
• N.S. government launches website to help university students access mental health support online

  HealthyMindsNS currently lists five free mental health e-tools, including Kognito, TAO, 7 Cups, Crisis Text Line and Good 2 Talk.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2020
• Need mental health support? Here’s where you can find help in Nova Scotia

  The province's schizophrenia society is hosting its annual provincial conference on Nov. 17 at the Lord Nelson in Halifax.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2017
• Rehtaeh Parsons’ mother urging Nova Scotia to move forward with online safety legislation

  The province is currently in the process of meeting with stakeholders to craft a new cyberbullying law.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2017
• PTSD supports top of mind in meeting with Leo Glavine, Jane Philpott

  PTSD was "one of the first things" talked about in a meeting between Nova Scotia Health Minister Leo Glavine and his federal counterpart, Jane Philpott Friday.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2017