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A wellness garden to support mental health care
We’re proud to fund programming at Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health Day Hospital in the QEII, a care centre supporting people living with severe and persistent mental health concerns. Occupational therapist Amelia Fletcher recently took us on a tour of the Wellness Garden, a project we support, to share its impact on program participants.
Good food and community connection nourish wellbeing in Halifax’s North End
Using traditional knowledge to reclaim a sense of belonging
Elder Lottie Johnson from Eskasoni First Nation knows the power of traditional knowledge when it comes to healing. She partnered with Wapna'kikewi'skwaq - Women of First Light and received funding from the Foundation for a travelling tipi program that celebrates cultural connection across Unama’kik (Cape Breton).
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no formula for grief
While the Foundation supports many projects that encompass peer support, suicide prevention, youth, addictions, and education, a recent uptick in funding applications for projects that focus on understanding grief has been noted. After all, grief is something all human beings face and contrary to popular belief, it looks different for everyone. Recognizing the significant impact grief has on mental health and wellbeing, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia recently provided Community Grant funding to several grief support projects across the province.
Funding senior mental health and wellbeing initiatives
The art & science behind aging well
Getting older doesn’t have to mean experiencing a lower quality of life. In fact, believing that we can thrive while aging has been linked to living a longer, healthier life. Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, the geriatric psychiatrist behind Fountain of Health, says developing a positive view about aging might be one of the most important things we can do for our health.
A powerful combo: music & mental health
With song books in hand, a group of seniors gathered in a circle, belting out familiar tunes from Elvis and Stan Rogers. Brandon Mooney, a certified music therapist, strummed along on his guitar. This is the scene every Wednesday at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, where the Seniors in Song music group takes place.