Atlantic Seniors’ Mental Health Network
Join the ASMHN Community of Practice
All Atlantic province healthcare providers and seniors-serving health organization members are invited to join the ASMHN. Affiliation with the ASMHN is free! You will receive our regional updates, news, educational opportunities and a connection with and belonging to our growing community of practice.
Learn More About the Atlantic Seniors' Mental Health Network
ASMHN Leadership Team
The ASMHN Leadership Team is composed of 1-2 representatives from each of the four Atlantic Provinces (co-chairs from two provinces - currently Nova Scotia and New Brunswick) and a national representative from the CCSMH who serves as a co-chair.
Interested in Joining?
If you are interested in joining the ASMNH Leadership Team, please contact: cagp@secretariatcentral.com
National Representative
Claire Checkland [ccheckland@ccsmh.ca]
CCSMH National Rep, Executive Director, CCSMH, ASMHN Co-Chair
NS Representatives
Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy [keri-leigh.cassidy@nshealth.ca]
ASMHN Co-Chair, Urban NS Health Authority, Geriatric Psychiatrist
Dr. Ian Mackay [ian.mackay@nshealth.ca]
ASMHN Co-Chair, Rural Health Authority, Geriatric Psychiatrist
Ms. Lynda Culley [lynda.culley@nshealth.ca]
Manager, Community Transitions, Central Zone
Ms. Wendy McVeigh [wendy.mcveigh@nshealth.ca]
NS CZ Director, Community Transitions and Mi'kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigation
NB Representatives
Dr. Sarah Thompson [sarah.thompson@gnb.ca]
ASMHN Co-Chair, NB Horizon Health Network, zone 2
Ms. Amy Andow [amy.andow@gnb.ca]
NB Senior Health Consultant, NB Addiction and Mental Health Services
NL Representatives
Mr. Danny Barrett [dbarrett@gov.nl.ca]
Program and Policy Development Specialist, Mental Health and Additions Division, Department of Health and Community Services
Dr. Veronica Hutchings [vhutchings@grenfell.mun.ca]
NL Health Authority/ Research, Geriatric Psychologist
Dr. Kimberly Babb [kimberly.babb@easternhealth.ca]
NL Health Authority, Geriatrician
PEI Representative
Dr. Spencer Haze [shaze@ihis.org]
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Dalhousie SMH Web Education Series
The Dalhousie SMH Web Education Series offers educational videos for frontline healthcare professionals working with older adults. These Geriatric Psychiatry topics are intended to improve participants' knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders and to explore common ethical, legal and psychosocial issues when working with older adults. This educational series is organized by the Dalhousie Geriatric Psychiatry Service in Nova Scotia, Canada. All talks are in English.
Recordings Available to Watch
Watch recordings of the Dalhousie Seniors' Mental Health Web Education Series on the dedicated YouTube channel.
Check back periodically as new educational content will be added throughout the academic year!
Useful Practical Online Resources for Atlantic Canadian Clinicians
The following is a list of free Mental Health Promotion Resources for Atlantic Canadian clinicians and for use with older adults/ patients:
CBT for insomnia and information on the risks versus benefits of sleeping medications.
mysleepwell.ca
Behavioural activation resources to promote mental health and wellbeing including the health behaviour change toolkit.
fountainofhealth.ca
Online courses and resources to promote wellbeing (for individuals, organizations and clinicians- for self and for patients).
Thrive Learning Centre
A free, web-based app for health behaviour change (with goal-tracking).
wellnessapp.ca
Social events organized for people living with dementia and caregivers to promote wellbeing and connection. Hosted online from NS but available to all Atlantic Canadians.
memorycafens.ca