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N.S. Liberals call for mental illness training for police, correctional officers |
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(CP) – Nov 4, 2009
HALIFAX, N.S. — Nova Scotia's Opposition Liberals have introduced an amendment to legislation that calls for the creation of a mental illness training program for police and correctional officers.
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Building awareness and reducing stigma of mental illness |
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Published: 2009-10-07
By: Fred MacGillivray
For far too long, Nova Scotia families have been living in the shadows. Most people are unaware that one in five of us is living with a mental illness. It is non-discriminatory and touches everyone — your co-workers, your friends, your family, even your children.
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Halifax Clayton Park MLA Diana Whalen proposes new law |
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NOVA SCOTIA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
HANSARD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING...
Bill No. 26 - Advisory Council on Mental Health Act.
MS. DIANA WHALEN: Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise tonight and speak about a bill that I introduced last week here in the Legislature. It is Bill No. 26 and the title of the bill is Advisory Council on Mental Health Act. As I say, this bill would be intended to see the Province of Nova Scotia create an advisory council that could help to create a strategy for mental health in this province and really map out a blueprint, or a path to go forward, and help the many Nova Scotians who are dealing with mental illness in our province.
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Education Minister Marilyn More talks about the need for more mental health services in the province |
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By: Paul McLeod
October 6, 2009 12:41
A new mental health curriculum for schoolchildren starting in early elementary was unveiled yesterday.
It’s part of a growing trend of increased attention to mental health issues aimed at fixing problems early in life.
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Health Minister Maureen MacDonald acknowledges the lack of resources and promises more help from her government |
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By JEFFREY SIMPSON Staff Reporter
Thu. Oct 1 - 4:46 AM
The ordinary-looking woman is in front of a fridge plastered with photos of loved ones that may represent those she shut out of her life while battling depression.
"You don’t want to see people, you don’t want to do anything," the senior tells the camera while describing the devastating toll of the illness.
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