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Latoya ---

The Impact of Human Trafficking on Mental Health

The Impact of Human Trafficking on Mental Health

Human trafficking is not only a severe violation of human rights but also has profound and long-lasting impacts on the mental health of its victims. Trafficking survivors often endure extreme physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, leading to complex mental health issues that require comprehensive and sensitive care. This article explores the mental health consequences of human trafficking and highlights the importance of trauma-informed care for survivors.

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Bill ---

CANADIAN F/ACT CONFERENCE Sept 9-11, 2024 —Attend in person or virtually—

CANADIAN F/ACT CONFERENCESept 9-11, 2024Camp Saulaine, 5813 20th Sideroad, Utopia, OntarioOne hour drive from the Toronto airport.Attend in person or virtually

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Jennifer ---

Innovative methods for service follow-up & evaluation?

Has anyone used any innovative methods or formats for service evaluation or follow-up surveys with clients that have resulted in improved response rates?

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Mike ---

Buzz Kill: The Corporatization of Cannabis

Buzz Kill: The Corporatization of Cannabis is the definitive account of cannabis legalization in Canada. It is a story of cronyism, greed, corruption, and strategic deceit of the public. Buzz Kill also describes more humane alternatives to drug policy reform which prioritize public health and social justice over corporate profits. Buzz Kill is published by Black Rose Books, Montreal.

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Bill ---

Community settings as the “primary health setting”

Cormac Russell’s https://www.nurturedevelopment...-are/cormac-russell/ talk, When Community Itself is Healthy emphasis’ Health Systems prioritizing asset based approaches in community neighbourhood development to the British Columbia Health Quality Forum.

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Yasaman Ahanin ---

Gambling and the teenage brain

Gambling and the teenage brain

If it seems like youth make emotional decisions and engage in risky behaviour, there’s a reason t: It’s all part of brain development. And while it’s a natural and necessary process, it also makes them particularly susceptible to developing a problem with gambling.

The amygdala and the prefrontal cortex

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Yasaman Ahanin ---

How gambling is being driven by influencers

Influencing: Another way to advertise

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Yasaman Ahanin ---

Common indicators of problematic youth gambling and gaming

Youth gambling: the basics

The YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) defines gambling as risking something of value when you don’t know if you will win or lose. This definition includes traditional forms of gambling such as casino games, but also includes non-traditional forms of gambling that are popular with youth today.

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