Tag: Mental Health

October 14, 2022 — Half-day miniconference on the implications of recent social work research about social justice and mental health in Canada

Sept 14, 2022 — A taste of the upcoming NSCSW post-graduate program in Bowen family systems theory.

May 5, 2022 — The NSCSW social justice committee invites mental health social workers to check-in about the goals of the Repositioning report.

March 25, 2022 — Participants in Advocacy Day and other interested community members are invited to sign an open letter that will be sent to government leaders.

February 16, 2022 — Join us for an online panel discussion about social justice issues and resources affecting mental health for African, Caribbean & Black Nova Scotians.

January 20, 2022 — An online panel discussion to address the ways that homelessness and housing insecurity affect mental health. All are welcome.

November 18, 2021 — November 20 has been named the Transgender Day of Remembrance since 1999. In honour of day, we’re hosting a panel discussion on the following Monday, and I hope you can join us.

November 22, 2021 — Join us for a special Big Ideas in Mental Health Panel, organized by the NSCSW Social Justice Committee, where we will discuss the unique social justice issues related to mental health for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our specific focus is on the current gaps in understanding and service facing those who are transgender, gender-diverse and intersex, and the need for a province-wide policy to improve access to gender affirming care.

August 9, 2021 – Candidates from the three major parties have agreed to join us and CMHA for a pre-election panel about mental health and substance use care

15 June, 2021 — An online panel discussion about the unique needs and issues facing Indigenous communities when accessing mental health care services in NS.