Nova Scotia is funding a new clinical psychology residency at Dalhousie University in hopes of attracting more mental health professionals to the province.

The new program, which the government is supporting with $311,025, will begin in the fall of 2025 and offer four full-time residency seats for advanced doctoral students in clinical and counselling psychology each year.

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Brian Comer said in a news release Friday that he's optimistic the new seats will help …