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Mental health is key to our well-being. We cant be truly healthy without it. It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the world around us. Mental health is about realizing our potential, coping with the normal stresses of life, and making a contribution to our community.Continue readingMental Health for Life
People cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, or situations in different ways. Some people cope by injuring themselves on purposeand it may be the only way for them to feel better. Self-injury may seem frightening, but its important to look beyond the injuries and see whats really going on.Continue readingYouth and Self-Injury
Every day, we are surrounded by different messages from different sources that impact the way we feel about the way we look. For some, poor body image is a sign of a serious problem: an eating disorder. Eating disorders are not just about food. They are often a way to […]Continue readingEating Disorders
We all feel angry sometimes. Most of the time, we can deal with feelings of anger or irritability quickly. We may resolve the situation or look at the problem from a different perspective. However, anger can cause problems in our lives and the lives of those around us. Learn more […]Continue readingFeeling Angry
Some people worry about asking for help because there can be stigma around mental health problems. They may believe that asking for help means admitting that something is wrong. Some people worry about how others might see them. Asking for help means that you want to make changes or take […]Continue readingGetting Help
Loss is one of lifes most stressful events. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently. We may need help to cope with the changes in our lives. Grief is part of being human, but that doesnt mean we have to go through the journey alone.Continue readingGrieving
Frightening situations happen to everyone at some point. People can react in many different ways: they might feel nervous, have a hard time sleeping well, or go over the details of the situation in their mind. These thoughts or experiences are a normal reaction. They usually decrease over time and […]Continue readingPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bringing a new baby into the family can be challenging at the best of times, both physically and emotionally. It is natural for new parents to experience mood swings, feeling joyful one minute and depressed the next. These feelings are sometimes known as the baby blues, and often go away […]Continue readingPostpartum Depression
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. One of the biggest myths around the illness is that it isnt treatable. With the right supports, people can work or volunteer, be active in their own care, and contribute to their communities.Continue readingSchizophrenia
We all talk about stress, but were not always clear about what it is. Stress comes from both the good and the bad things that happen to us. If we didnt feel any stress, we wouldnt be alive! Stress may feel overwhelming at times, but there are many strategies to […]Continue readingStress
Canadian Mental Health Association, Colchester-East Hants Branch
Location: 859 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G3
Mailing Address: PO Box 1413, Truro, NS B2N 5V2
Phone: 902-895-4211
Fax: 902-895-4027
E-mail: cmha.ceh11@gmail.com
Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm