How a snap decision enhanced the health and well-being of Nova Scotia youth By Jill Chappell As Joe Biden’s team rolled out inauguration-themed Snapchat lenses, Finley Tolliver was prepping for his afternoon group chat on the same social platform with LOVE Nova Scotia’s Leadership Program. Tolliver has spent the past year establishing a virtual experience […]
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
Self-care starts with you
Teach good habits and help your kids help themselves By Starr Cunningham Self-care starts with you but it doesn’t end there. Especially if you’re a parent. Our children need me-time too, and the sooner we can teach them to take care of their mind and body, the happier and healthier we’ll all be. Developing a […]
Supporting family mental health after a tragedy
Learn to help your kids grieve and process the unthinkable By Jill Chappell As if parenting during a pandemic wasn’t already challenging enough, the emotional toll of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia has placed an even greater responsibility on parents to manage their family’s mental health. “When something happens that threatens us, it changes […]
Online Exclusive: Maintaining good mental health
Pandemic tips from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia By Starr Cunningham At the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, we work each day to change the way people think about mental illness and addiction. These days, we’re also working to change the way we think about how we work, and how we care […]
Be kind to yourself
Infuse your daily routine with self-love for a happier, healthier heart
Connecting kids with mental health literacy
Social media and Internet use is an unavoidable part of our children’s lives
It just isn’t fair
How to explain income inequality to our kid
Everybody’s different on Everybody Street
Re-release of landmark children’s book underlines continuing relevance of original message of inclusiveness
Music to your kid’s ears
Sing, sing a song, sing out loud, sing out strong…
Giv’er and give
Taking it one step further. That’s what more than 3,000 youngsters participating in the upcoming Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run have the opportunity to do.