We are excited to announce an amazing opportunity right here in Pictou County! Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health’s Families Overcoming Risks and Building Opportunities for Wellbeing (FORBOW) program has expanded its groundbreaking services to our community, thanks to generous funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation.

Why This Matters: Mental illness, including bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizophrenia, can deeply impact lives, leading to challenges in health, education, and work. However, with early intervention, we can significantly alter these trajectories. The FORBOW study aims to break this cycle by offering early preventive interventions to youth with a history of mental illness in their families.

What FORBOW Offers:

• World-Class Expertise: Led by internationally renowned Dr. Rudolf Uher, our program brings cutting-edge research and evidence-based interventions directly to Pictou County.
• Local Access: Our new satellite location in New Glasgow ensures that families in our community can access this transformative program without the burden of travel.
• Support for 100 Families: We have space for 100 families to benefit from tailored support, with local staff.
• Peace of Mind: Dr. Uher emphasizes that with FORBOW, families don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Our study offers a comprehensive network of expertise to ensure early and effective intervention if needed.

Why Participate? By participating in the FORBOW study, you’re not only contributing to critical research but also accessing a program that aims to improve mental health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and foster better educational and work achievements for youth.

Get Involved: If you are a family with children aged 9-24 in Pictou County, especially those with a history of mental illness, we invite you to learn more about how you can participate.

Contact Us: To find out more about participating in the FORBOW study or to refer a family, please visit FORBOW.org/pictoucounty or email FORBOW Research Manager Jill Cumby directly at jill.cumby@nshealth.ca.