{"id":19325,"date":"2021-01-20T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=19325"},"modified":"2021-01-20T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T14:30:00","slug":"province-understands-covid19-has-impacted-nsians-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=19325","title":{"rendered":"Province understands COVID19 has impacted NSians mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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HALIFAX:<\/strong> The province is ensuring Nova Scotians that the support is there for those facing mental health challenges due to the COVID19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns and tightened restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Laker News had wondered about how the province is supporting those with mental health issues as a result of the pandemic, knowing that it and the lockdowns\/restrictions have taken a toll on their mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marla MacInnis, spokeswoman from the Department of Health and Wellness, acknowledged the province is aware that mental health is a concern for some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn terms of mental health, what\u2019s most important for Nova Scotians to know is that the health system is here for them when and how they need it,\u201d said MacInnis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that the NSHA has recently released a new mental health and addictions webpage https:\/\/mha.nshealth.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrough this site you can access a variety of services and supports, including several new e-mental health tools,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MacInnis said anyone can self-refer to Nova Scotia Health\u2019s Community Mental Health and Addictions clinics, Withdrawal Management Services, or Opioid Replacement and Treatment Programs, using the Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know it can be difficult for some people to ask for help and everyone might need something to stay mentally well and to cope with the impacts of COVID-19,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She said Nova Scotians can call (toll-free) 1-855-922-1122 to connect with a clinician weekday 8:30 to 4:30. The Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24\/7 at 1-888-429-8167.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A variety of other resources can be found here: https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/mental-health-and-wellbeing\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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