
May 10: Nominations are now open for the Faces of Mental Ilness Campaign. more details... (PDF)
Apr 25: Bell announces Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour by Clara Hughes in support of mental health that begins in March 2014 and spans more than 100 days, 12,000 kilometres and every province and territory of Canada. The ride culminates on Canada Day, July 1 2014, in Ottawa. Website | News Release (EN) (FR)
Apr 8: CAMIMH announces the winners of the Champions of Mental Health Award.s for 2013 Join the celebrations at the 2013 Champion's Gala on May 6. Tickets from CAMIMH. Newsrelease. Email. Gala Details: May 6, 2013 Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. Reception: 5:30pm; Dinner & Awards 7pm More details. | Photos of Event
Mar 15: Emily Maguire seeking sponsorships to help her release her new album "Bird in a Cage". Emily provided the antham song for the Defeat Depression Campaign. More details about her new album
Feb 15: The first edition of CSA Z1003/BNQ 9700-803, Psychological health and safety in the workplace - Prevention, promotion, and guidance to staged implementation is now available. More details.
Jan 21: "52 Ways to Beat Depression Naturally" was released on "Blue Monday". Written by Toronto Psychotherapist Nicole McCance. Link to publisher | Link to Nicole's site
Jan 8: Mark your calendar for the Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference to be held in Montreal on June 27 and 28, 2013. More details at shared-care.ca
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May 7: “Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act” Will Set Back Mental Health without Increasing Public Safety more
May 6: 2013 Champion's Gala more
Apr 26: The Countdown is On! Just 1 month until Defeat Depression Weekend in Canada. Register for an event in your community | Plan your own activitiy wherever you are!
Apr 22: MDSC had an interview on the "Family Caregivers Unite" show with Dr. Gordon Atherley. The topic was "Family Caregivers Help us Defeat Depression". Listen now! Also December episode called "Mood Disorders, Stigmatization and Family Caregiving"
Mar22. MDSC is partnering with Conference Board of Canada on the upcoming Workplace Wellness and Mental Health 2013 Conference. Tues Jn 18 - Wed Jn 19 2013. The Old Mill Inn, Toronto, ON. Conference Website
Mar 15. MDSC is in the current issue of the CHANNAL newsletter. PDF | Website
Nov 18. Has your doctor taken this program yet? Download this promo card with details of the Physicians Anti-Stigma Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, and give it to your doctor. (PDF)
Department of Health and Wellness
This government site provides little in the way of information on how to access mental health services across the province. There is however, information on the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry regarding mental health services for consumers.
The Self Help Connection
This site will link you to self help groups across the province of Nova Scotia focused on depression, anxiety, manic depression etc. The Self Help Connection can also help you start a group if one is needed.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
This site features an easy to use search engine for physicians by specialty or location.
Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
This site provides useful information on deciding if you could benefit from the services of a psychologist and how to access services.
CMHA Nova Scotia Division
63 King Street
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2R7
Tel: (902) 466-6600
Fax: (902) 466-3300
E-mail: cmhans@netcom.ca
Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Hospital
3456 Room 408-410, Fourth Floor
P.O. Box 1104
Simpson Hall (300 Pleasant Street)
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z9
Tel: (902) 465-2601
Toll Free: 1-800-465-2601 (In Nova Scotia Only)
Email: ssns@ns.sympatico.ca








