LibGuides: COPD Care and Education NS: Lifestyle and Mental Health

Living with COPD

Here are some trustworthy places to look for information and supports to help you cope with the physical and mental aspects of COPD:

HealthyNS.ca
Comprehensive information from Nova Scotia Health about staying well, prevention and living a healthy life with chronic conditions.
Register for Online Wellness Programs
Explore the HealthyNS website for free, online wellness programs available to Nova Scotians using Zoom for Healthcare, including programs about COPD and smoking cessation:

Register online for:
⚬ Advance Care Planning and Personal Directives
⚬ COPD and You
⚬ COPD and Living Smoke Free - 4 Week Program
⚬ Quit Curious?
Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Program
- Stop smoking and alcohol programs
- List of community programs
- Support for mental health and addictions
- Crisis and support phone lines
- Online tools to help when you feel stressed, anxious, or worried

Find out about in-person and online support groups that can be a source of information to help you manage COPD and make you feel part of a community.

Learn about how living with a chronic illness may affect your overall life and well-being.

Living Well with COPD™
This free Canadian resource (website and workbook) will help you create a plan of action to work towards living a healthy lifestyle. Learn skills needed to better manage COPD on a day-to-day basis.
You will need to register for a free account.
Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Find a support group for people with COPD.