HEALTH LINKS
General Mental Health Websites
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Great Guide to Home Remodeling for Disability and Special Needs (US funding, rest applies to all!)
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http://www.novascotia.cmha.ca (local)
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www.nami.org (National Alliance for Mental Illness)
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www.oneinfive.ca (local)
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http://ourhealthyminds.com (local)
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http://www.iwk.nshealth.ca (l0cal)
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http://www.gov.ns.ca/ (local)
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www.nlm.nih.gov (National Library of Medicine)
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Resource for students managing Anxiety while in University Residences (UK based)
Disorder or Population Specific Websites
Note: Some websites may be based in other countries but have relevant general information
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A Friendly Voice- For folks in Ontario & the Maritimes 55+ looking for someone to talk to! Phone 7 days/ week 8AM-10PM Toll-free: 1 (855) 892-9992
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Addiction and suicide
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Addiction in physically disabled populations
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www.alcoholrehabhelp.org/resources/ (Alcohol)
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www.anxietybc.com (Anxiety)
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CADDRA (ADHD)
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Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative- Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative is a free program for Black men to access health care in the community to improve overall health and wellbeing.
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www.homeinstead.ca (Elder Care)
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www.aedpregnancyregistry.org (Pregnancy)
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http://earlypsychosis.medicine.dal.ca (Psychosis- Adults)
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www.cannabisandpsychosis.ca (Cannabis & Psychosis)
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www.ssns.ca (Schizophrenia Society)
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https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/ (Teen Mental Health)
Disorder Specific Books
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The Feeling Good Handbook, by David D. Burns (Depression)
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The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J Bornes (Anxiety)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, by Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Strosahl & Kelly G. Wilson
NOTE: Many of these titles are available at local libraries or at www.amazon.ca