Mental Illness
A person’s mental health impacts all other aspects of their health, including sexual health. Specific mental illnesses can have a variety of effects on a person’s sexual health and well-being. In this section you will find resources that address this intersection. These resources do not replace medical advice from a health care professional.
| TITLE | TYPE | TOPIC | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEX Talks - Bipolar Disorder | Info sheets and pamphlets | Bipolar Disorder and sexual health | 2019 | Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County |
| SEX Talks - Borderline Personality Disorder | Info sheets and pamphlets | Borderline Personality Disorder and sexual health | 2019 | Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County |
| SEX Talks - Schizophrenia | Info sheets and pamphlets | Schizophrenia and sexual health | 2019 | Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County |
| How Does Mental Health Affect Sexual Health? | Info sheets and pamphlets | Mental illness and sexual health | 2019 | Pictou County Centre for Sexual Health |
| Sexual Health and Anxiety Information Sheet | Info sheets and pamphlets | Anxiety and sexual health | 2019 | Sexual Health Centre Cumberland County |
| Body Dysmorphic Disorder Booklet | Info sheets and pamphlets | Body Dysmorphic Disorder and sexual health | 2019 | Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health |
| Any Other Girl | Videos (first-person) | Mental Illness, sexual health, relationships | 2019 | Pictou County Sexual Health Centre |
| Sexual Side Effects of Mental Health Medications | Info sheets and pamphlets | Anxiety, Depression, mental health medications and sexual health | 2020 | Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre |