Young people in rural, regional, and remote communities experience high levels of mental
distress. Health services in rural and remote communities are also poorer in quality. Hence …

Purpose The incidence of self-harm is an important indicator in suicide surveillance and a
target outcome for suicide prevention. Self-harm rates vary by geographic location and …

There is limited literature on youths' experiences of accessing mental health supports and
services in rural Canada. Through interviews with young women, this research explored …

Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to inadequate provision of mental health and
addictions care, as services have been traditionally conceptualized to serve the needs of …

Abstract Context and Purpose: In Canada, the mental health of youth has become a growing
cause for concern as many young people are unable to access adequate services and are …

Sexual violence is a prevalent issue in Nova Scotia, and residents in rural areas of the
province face increased barriers developing comprehensive prevention initiatives and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts on mental health and healthcare
systems across Nova Scotia and the country. While demand for mental health services …