Changing Minds

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division supports the resilience, recovery and well-being of people living with a mental illness and those experiencing mental health challenges across the province of Nova Scotia.We are a federated charity, which means we are a collective of organizations bound together by a brand and mission.Our programs are free to access and available to anyone living in Nova Scotia. At the community level our branches support the resilience and well-being of Nova Scotians through social programs, education and advocacy based on the needs of the community.To learn more about CMHA NS Division visit our website at www.novascotia.cmha.ca

CMHA NS Division

This 2-day workshop will help you understand mental illness, its impact and how you can support those who live with mental illness.

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront

Changing Minds is an interactive two-day workshop that blends personal experiences of living with mental illness with clinical research to help you improve your understanding of mental health and mental illness.Delivered to hundreds of Canadians each year, this powerful and engaging workshop empowers you to better support those with mental illness and break down stigma.What you will learn:<ul><li>The concept of mental health and the mental health continuum</li><li>The difference between mental health and mental illness</li><li>Connection skills</li><li>Overview of specific illnesses, including depression, anxiety and psychosis</li><li>The impact of stigma</li></ul>Who should take this workshop?Changing Minds is for anyone and is open to all Nova Scotians. This workshop is a helpful tool for those who are supporting someone who lives with a mental illness, have someone in their life who lives with a mental illness or anyone who wants to increase their understanding of mental health and mental illness.Details:Date: Saturday March 1 , 2025 &amp; Sunday March 2, 2025Time: 8:30am-4:30pm both daysDuration: 2 full days - you must attend the 2 full days to gain certificationLocation: Holiday Inn Sydney WaterfrontCost: $30 plus tax &amp; FeesWe are able to offer Changing Minds at a reduced rate thanks to the generosity of our funder, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.As a non-profit, non-government organization CMHA NS relies on grant funding and donations to deliver community-based mental health programs, free of cost to anyone who needs them. Those who choose to support CMHA NS understand that ensuring individuals experience good mental health is good for entire communities. If you would like to help us keep these programs barrier free, there are many ways for you to donate.Donate online<a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44267" title="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44267" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> HERE</a>Our Charity Number: 133465609RR0001

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