The Bi Polar Education Support Talks Group through Cole Harbour/Eastern HRM Mental Health has released their 'Ups & Downs of Cooking for Mental Health' cookbook, proudly funded by a 2013-14 Mental Health Foundation grant.
The book can be purchased for $10 at the Cole Harbour Place reception desk, or arranged by calling the group at 902.434.3263
The BEST group provides a balance of psycho-education, peer-support, and opportunities to learn and understand how to better manage mood symptoms.
The group has found laughter, comfort, and creativity from sharing cooking and meal ideas.The cookbook reflects a range of nourishing meal recipes to prepare for the satisfaction of personal health, independence, and mood management.