The Recreation for Mental Health (R4MH) is a collaborative effort of Dalhousie University, Recreation Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The overall purpose of the R4MH project has been to promote collaboration between the health and recreation sectors in Nova Scotia to address the challenges associated with community recreation participation commonly experienced by people with mental health challenges. Through developing practical resources and training based on extensive research, the Recreation for Mental Health Initiative strives to help community organizations create new programs and/or adapt existing ones for individuals with mental health challenges so that all people can experience the mental health benefits of recreation participation.
R4MH Vision
All Nova Scotians experience the benefits of recreation for mental health.
R4MH Mission
To work together across recreation and mental health sectors to support the inclusion of people living with mental health challenges in the recreation life of their community.
R4MH Team
- Dr. Susan Hutchinson, Associate Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Karen Gallant, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
- Robyn Burns, R4MH Research Assistant and graduate student, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Cathy White, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Fenton, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
- Dr. Heidi Lauckner, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University
- Rachele Manett, R4MH Research Assistant and graduate student, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Rob Gilbert, Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences