ISANS' Resources & Publications
With over 40 years of settlement experience and expertise, ISANS possesses unparalleled insights on the successes, best practices and challenges facing immigrants to Nova Scotia.
Mental Health Stigma
Many people from different cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and religions have developed negative ideas about mental health problems…
Settlement Stress and Mental Health Problems
Sometimes settlement stress puts us out of balance, which can create mental health problems. Mental health…
Settlement Stress or Cultural Shock: Tips to Keep Healthy
People react differently to the same stressors. Some people are more affected than others. It depends…
Stages of Adapting to Life in Canada
Many people go through several steps, or stages, in their adaptation process to a new country. Some…
For Service Providers: Virtual Support Strategies
written by ISANS Pre-Employment Online Facilitator, this article discusses the challenges and unique opportunities that…
