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Break It Off

Health Canada

This tool is not administered by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Tool Information may be incorrect and/or out of date. Confirm details with the tool provider.

Cravings can happen at any time — but with the Break It Off app, you can deal with them anywhere you go.

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Subjects: Nicotine & Tobacco

Age Groups: Adults / Youth

Dealing With Depression

This tool is not administered by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Tool Information may be incorrect and/or out of date. Confirm details with the tool provider.

Teaches a set of skills (realistic thinking, how to solve problems, setting goals you can achieve) that you can apply to your own life to overcome depression.

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Subjects: Feeling Sad or Depressed / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Withdrawal from friends and activities / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Depression / Stress

Age Groups: Adults / Youth

Eating Disorders Online Peer Support

Eating Disorders Nova Scotia

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A safe, pro-recovery space for people with eating disorders to connect, learn, and grow. There is no diagnosis or referral needed and our online peer support is accessible from any smart phone, tablet or computer with internet access.

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Subjects: Eating Disorders

Age Groups: Adults / Youth

Gambling Support Network

Government of Nova Scotia

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Five easy steps that you can take to help decide if you need to change the way you gamble. Options include text message/SMS motivational support, secure chat, group forums, online calculator and more.

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Subjects: Gambling

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth

Mental Health 101

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Knowledge is power. This series of free online tutorials is a starting point for learning about mental health. You can come away with a greater understanding of the mental health concern you are interested in knowing more about.

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Subjects: Alcohol / Opioids / Cannabis / Nicotine & Tobacco / Gambling / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Withdrawal from friends and activities / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Alcohol or drug use / Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) / Anxiety / Bipolar Disorder / Depression / Dementias / Eating Disorders / Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Personality Disorders / Psychosis / Schizophrenia / Stress

Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth

Mindshift CBT

Anxiety Canada

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Is anxiety getting in the way of your life?

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Subjects: Feeling Sad or Depressed / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Withdrawal from friends and activities / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried / Anxiety / Depression / Stress

Age Groups: Adults / Youth

Mood Meter

Government of Newfoundland

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We can all take actions to improve our ‘mood’ or mental wellness. The Mood Meter is a creative way for you to think about how you are feeling and what actions you can take to improve your mental wellness.

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Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)

Therapy Assistance Online

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Online library of engaging, interactive programs to learn life skills and to help you bounce back from disappointments or stumbling blocks in life.

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Age Groups: Adults / Seniors / Youth

Walk Along

University of British Columbia

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WalkAlong isn't your typical mental health website, it is a community where young Canadians can explore their mental health amongst their peers.

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Age Groups: Youth

Well Central & Well-being Course

Canadian Mental Health Association

This tool is not administered by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Tool Information may be incorrect and/or out of date. Confirm details with the tool provider.

Well Central is an accessible and completely free virtual Recovery College offering interactive courses that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being.

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Subjects: Anxiety / Depression / Stress / Feeling Sad or Depressed / Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping / Withdrawal from friends and activities / Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried

Age Groups: Adults / Youth