The Short Stay Unit is a 5-bed psychiatric inpatient service with 24-hour nursing care. This pamphlet explains what will happen when you are admitted to the unit, and what to expect on the unit.
Taking your medication is an important part of playing an active role in keeping up your health and well-being. This pamphlet explains why some people stop taking their medication, talking to your primary health care provider, and tips to help you take your medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Relapse is common for people who have a mental illness or a substance use disorder. This pamphlet explains what you can do to prevent relapse. Information about common triggers and early warning signs of relapse is provided.
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS) services are available for anyone impacted by tobacco (clients and their families). This pamphlet explains what TFNS is, what supports are available, and what to expect when TFNS receives your referral.
Our anxiety groups are for people with anxiety as their main concern. This pamphlet explains when and where the group meets, what you need to bring, who will be there, sharing within the group, skills you will learn, and how the group will help you.
Ce dépliant explique comment une personne peut être admise dans un hôpital psychiatrique en vertu de la loi sur le traitement psychiatrique obligatoire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act). Il explique également les droits d'un patient en vertu de cette loi et fournit les numéros à joindre pour obtenir plus d'information. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet was created to answer any questions you may have surrounding expectations, safety and privacy concerns, and also gives contact information for mental health resources in the community. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This guide will answer questions you may have about attending the Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Day Hospital. The guide explains what the MHA Day Hospital is, what will happen each day, what your treatment will focus on, and how you and your loved ones can be involved in your care and recovery.
The Mood Disorders Clinic helps diagnose and treat severe mood disorders. This pamphlet explains some common mood disorders, what causes them, how they are treated, clinical treatment and services, the referral process, your first appointment, and follow up care.
This pamphlet helps you to think about your relationships with food and physical activity. It also explains what to do if you are worried that you might have an eating disorder.