IWK Mental Health and Addictions Program
Alcohol /
Alcohol or drug use /
Anxiety /
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder /
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) /
Cannabis /
Depression /
Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) /
Eating Disorders /
Feeling Sad or Depressed /
Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried /
Gambling /
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) /
Opioids /
Personality Disorders /
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) /
Psychosis /
Self-Injury /
Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping /
Stress /
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours /
Withdrawal from friends and activities
This service is not administered by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Service Information may be incorrect and/or out of date. Confirm details with the service provider.
The IWK Mental Health and Addictions Program provides specialized care throughout the province for children and youth up until their 19th birthday within a patient and family centered context. The Mental Health & Addictions Program provides services to residents of Halifax Regional Municipality in schools and community clinics, and province wide inpatient service for the most acutely ill children and youth. Services are supported through shared care and in consultation with family practice physicians and community pediatricians.
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