First Chief Officer of Office of Mental Health and Addictions Appointed
May 27, 2021 - 1:55 PM
The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox as Nova Scotia’s first chief officer of the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions.
Dr. Hickcox, currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia Health Authority, will be responsible for planning and providing strategic oversight of mental health and addictions policy development. He starts the new role July 1.
“Dr. Hickcox has both clinical experience and a passion for advocating for a broader understanding of mental health issues and addictions. I am pleased to see someone of his calibre take on this important new position,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Under the leadership of Dr. Hickcox, this new office will provide the coordination across agencies, departments and partners to improve programs, access and health outcomes.”
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SALT LAKE CITY From sirens and handcuffs, to compassionate, efficient care, Utah has taken a giant leap forward in how we treat mental health disorders.
Officials with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute broke ground on a new treatment center Wednesday that could become a model for the nation.
With the dog days of summer coming, Charlie Ellis, with his emotional support animal, Izzie, is looking forward to a sea of change in mental health treatment. You used to just be really hush-hush, said Ellis, who lives in Sandy. You kept it under the table.
Ellis has depression and bipolar disorder and he isn t alone.
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THIS week is Mental Health Awareness Week, when people across the country come together to ensure that help is available to those who need it. This year follows the theme of nature and the importance it has in maintaining a good mental health. The Mental Health Foundation is encouraging us all to notice and connect with nature by getting outside regularly and spending time in nature. Focusing on the natural world, such as when we are out for a walk or a jog, can help us reduce stress, balance our mood and help us to feel more positive. Across the country, people will be celebrating the mental health benefits of being around nature in their local community in a range of digital and creative ways.
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430PM: Man in serious condition, officer injured in Eagle Mountain critical incident
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EAGLE MOUNTAIN A man is in serious condition and a Saratoga Springs police officer has serious lacerations on his finger after a critical incident in Eagle Mountain, officials say.
Police received a call about a carbon monoxide-related medical problem shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, Utah County Sheriff s Sgt. Spencer Cannon said.
The Utah County Sheriff s Office and Saratoga Springs Police Department responded and found a suicidal man in a garage attempting to self-harm with carbon monoxide, Canon said. The man barricaded himself in a room of the house with a knife and self-inflicted a number of injuries.