It can be difficult to maintain a sense of humor while navigating the stresses of modern life. The fight may be considerably harder if you are also coping with family, work, or health issues. This could result in or worsen sadness, anxiety, or other mental health problems. Even though lifestyle changes can be beneficial on occasion, there are other occasions when healthy diet, regular exercise, and incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily routines simply aren’t enough.
That’s when you should look for professional assistance.
For many individuals, seeking assistance with mental health begins with a trip to the family physician. It may sound simple, but if you’re one of the 137,500 Nova Scotians without access to a primary care physician, there is no such way to get mental health resources.
Happily, mental health assistance has advanced significantly, with virtual consultations, apps, and other tools enabling people to access the care they require on their own terms. Without a referral, Nova Scotians can access a range of telephone and online resources for mental health.
The homepage of the Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program (https://mha.nshealth.ca/en/topics#g3) should be your first port of call if you’re looking for online or community-based mental health support. There are connections to materials on a variety of symptoms and disorders, some of which are only for those who belong to equity-deserving communities.
The provincial health authority collaborates with organizations that offer online training and services for mental health. To cure mild to severe depression, seek out peer support, improve your stress and anxiety management skills, start practicing mindfulness, or use internet-based cognitive and behavioral therapy.
The Nova Scotia Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association also provides online tools, such as BounceBack, a computer software that aids persons ages 15 and over in developing skills to enhance their mental health. For more information on how to seek assistance, neighborhood resources, and useful hints, consult their resource guide.
In order to connect with community resources for mental health, Nova Scotians can also phone 211. Dial 911 or the Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line toll-free at 1-888-429-8167 if you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency. You can reach the Kids Help Phone by dialing 1-800-668-6868.
More to this article at https://www.yourdoctors.ca/blog/health-care/mental-health
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