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Universal Mental Health Care in Nova Scotia | Spirit 'n' Soul Wellness Podcast with Keith Anderson and Amber Chinn
Welcome Everyone!
In this week's podcast, the Founder of Worth Living and co-founder of Spirit 'n' Soul Wellness Centre speaks with the Director of Peer Support & Education at Worth Living and the Spirit 'n' Soul Wellness Center, Amber Chinn, regarding Nova Scotia's move towards having Universal Mental Health Care for Nova Scotians. Keith and Amber discuss the implications and importance of this work from their personal & professional experiences working in mental health in Nova Scotia, potential roadblocks to be considered moving forward and the importance of this work happening in the province!
Thank you for listening!
Note this podcast features questions and thoughts coming from our lived experiences and are personal opinions voiced as individuals and mental health advocates in our community.
CBC Article Explaining the Province's Move Towards Universal Mental Health Care: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mental-health-and-addictions-care-government-funding-1.6995672Trigger Warning!This episode of Spirit ‘N’ Soul Wellness Centre Podcast, includes discussions about sensitive and personal mental health challenges. Some topics may be difficult or triggering for listeners. Please take care of yourself, and feel free to pause or skip any part that feels overwhelming. If you need support, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a professional resource in your area
Disclaimer!!
The content of Spirit ‘N’ Soul Wellness Centre is intended for informational and peer support purposes only. We are mental health advocates and peer supporters, not licensed mental health professionals, therapists, or medical practitioners. The discussions on this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges or need support, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a qualified professional.
In Nova Scotia, the following resources are available:
Suicide Crisis HelpLine - Text or call 988, 24 hours/ 7 days a week
811 Nova Scotia – Speak with a registered nurse for non-emergency health concerns
Kids Help Phone – Call or text 686868 for youth mental health support
211 Nova Scotia – For community resources and mental health services
For emergencies or immediate safety concerns, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.
11 Feb 2025
Welcome to the Spirit 'n' Soul Podcast | Featuring Keith Anderson and Amber Chinn
An introductory podcast explaining the mental health journeys of Keith Anderson, Founder of Worth Living, and Amber Chinn, Director of Peer Support & Education at Worth Living. Thank you for joining us! Check out our new website: https://spiritnsoulwellnes.wixsite.com/spiritnsoul
Trigger Warning!
This episode ofSpirit ‘N’ Soul Wellness Centre Podcast,includes discussions about sensitive and personal mental health challenges. Some topics may be difficult or triggering for listeners. Please take care of yourself, and feel free to pause or skip any part that feels overwhelming.
If you need support, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a professional resource in your area.
Disclaimer
The content ofSpirit ‘N’ Soul Wellness Centreis intended for informational and peer support purposes only. We aremental health advocates and peer supporters, not licensed mental health professionals, therapists, or medical practitioners. The discussions on this podcast shouldnot be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges or need support, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a qualified professional. InNova Scotia, the following resources are available:
Suicide Crisis HelpLine - Text or call 988, 24 hours/ 7 days a week
811 Nova Scotia – Speak with a registered nurse for non-emergency health concerns
Kids Help Phone – Call or text686868 for youth mental health support
211 Nova Scotia – For community resources and mental health services
For emergencies or immediate safety concerns, please call911 or visit the nearest emergency department.
10 Feb 2025
Unmasking Minds: Our Path to Mental Wellness
In this episode, Audrey Balsor, Keith Anderson & Amber Chinn describe their interest in peer support and their own personal journeys for mental health.
Trigger Warning!
This episode ofSpirit ‘N’ Soul Wellness Centre Podcast,includes discussions about sensitive and personal mental health challenges. Some topics may be difficult or triggering for listeners. Please take care of yourself, and feel free to pause or skip any part that feels overwhelming.
If you need support, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a professional resource in your area.
Disclaimer
The content ofSpirit ‘N’ Soul Wellness Centreis intended for informational and peer support purposes only. We aremental health advocates and peer supporters, not licensed mental health professionals, therapists, or medical practitioners. The discussions on this podcast shouldnot be considered a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges or need support, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a qualified professional. InNova Scotia, the following resources are available:
Suicide Crisis HelpLine - Text or call 988, 24 hours/ 7 days a week
811 Nova Scotia – Speak with a registered nurse for non-emergency health concerns
Kids Help Phone – Call or text686868 for youth mental health support
211 Nova Scotia – For community resources and mental health services
For emergencies or immediate safety concerns, please call911 or visit the nearest emergency department.
9 May 2024
Chronic Chronicles: The Achy Breaky Paincast - Emotions and Chronic Pain
Join Audrey Balsor and Amber Chinn as they explore how emotions show up in our body and effect our chronic pain. They delve into the science behind unprocessed emotions and how they show up in our bodies. Like what you hear and want to join a peer-led Chronic Pain Support Group? Follow this link to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chronic-pain-and-your-mental-health-tickets-850789744027?aff=oddtdtcreator
8 Apr 2024
Chronic Chronicles: The Achy Breaky Paincast - Accommodations
Join Amber Chinn and Audrey Balsor as they talk about when to disclose (a chronic illness) and how to seek accommodations at work. They explore their own experiences, research, and the lived experiences with others to chart a course to accommodations that can and should be available to people who experience a chronic illness in the workplace. If you would like to join their weekly FREE Chronic Pain and Mental Health peer support group, please copy the link and sign up. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chronic-pain-and-your-mental-health-tickets-850789744027?aff=oddtdtcreator
27 Mar 2024
How Life Goes - Intro
Ryan Gould and Keith Anderson are proud to launch their new podcast - How Life Goes
They will be sharing their respective journeys through mental mental health challenges. They share a mutual respect and understanding which fosters a healthy discussion. The conversation will be real and authentic, without filters.
21 Mar 2024
Chronic Chronicles: The Achy Breaky Paincast - Identity and Chronic Pain
In this second episode of Chronic Chronicles: The Achy Breaky Paincast, Amber and Audrey talk about how having a diagnosis of Chronic Pain can change your identity, both internally and externally, and how to navigate these changes. Link to sign up and details about the FREE Chronic Pain Peer Support Group with Amber and Audrey are here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chronic-pain-and-your-mental-health-tickets-850789744027?aff=oddtdtcreator
16 Feb 2024
Chronic Chronicles: The Achy Breaky Paincast - What Does it Mean to Have Chronic Pain?
Meet Amber Chinn and Audrey Balsor - Worth Living’s Chronic Pain Peer Support Facilitators - as they get personal and share their personal journeys with Chronic Pain and explore what it means to be a Chronic Pain survivor.
15 Feb 2024
Welcome Back - Keith
Keith Anderson shares the life changing challenges of the last six months. He is grateful that he is still here with all of you.
6 Aug 2018
Episode 1: My Journey Through the Darkness
My first attempt at a podcast. I discuss how depression moved in and took hold of my mind and thus my life. But through the darkness, I am still here. As well, I provide a brief history on how and when Worth Living came to exist.
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