People who use drugs have lower vaccination uptake than the general population and experience a greater burden of harm from vaccine-preventable diseases. Researchers conducted interviews with people who use drugs to identify the factors that enable and deter them from getting vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus in Canada. They also looked at possible interventions to support their decision-making related to vaccination. Results showed that many partially or unvaccinated participants said they lacked knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly its usefulness and benefits.

It’s that time of the year again! The back-to-school season is here and we’re pleased to offer a 20% discount towards all upcoming programming by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute to help you gear up for success.Are you looking to enhance your professional knowledge to better support your clients? Is there a specific training program you’ve had your eyes on?

STOP on the Net is a free, online smoking cessation program available to adults in Ontario interested in quitting tobacco cigarette smoking. We are pleased to announce that STOP on the Net has expanded to 10 weeks of treatment (previously 8 weeks). Eligible participants will now receive a free NRT kit containing 10 boxes of NRT patches and 5 boxes of NRT gum or lozenges mailed directly to their address (enough for 10 weeks of treatment).

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) information sheets (infosheets) provide an overview of important topics for anyone working with post-secondary students, staff, faculty or in campus mental health.

We recently released new digital infosheets designed specifically for international students:

What is the purpose of the study?We are updating the Hope by CAMH app and are interested to hear your thoughts on digital health apps, your health data, privacy, trust, and consent. We would also like to hear your ideas on how we can make consent for digital health apps more meaningful for you. You are eligible to participate if you have downloaded or considered downloading the Hope app. Information about the Hope app can be found at: www.camh.ca/hopebycamhapp

Hi Everyone,

We launched a CIHR-funded online survey to learn more about young Canadian's experiences with cannabis use and driving. I kindly request you share/re-post the recruitment links across your social media channels.

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) is seeking two experienced individuals to join the team!

In this episode of the Mental Health on Campus podcast, our guests Carla Grey, Jasmine Balakumaran, Joyce Tsui and Marsha Astrop (all from Centennial College) will highlight their academic accommodation study.

Wellness Together Canada (WTC) is working to ensure that their services and resources meet the mental health and substance use support needs of older adults. To do so, they're seeking older adults to participate in a focus group, or community conversation.

Attached is a poster about this community conversation. Older adults will receive a $50 gift card for participating.

WHO: Individuals in Canada, 65 years or older

WHEN: ONE session on either August 28th or September 8th

WHERE: Zoom, 2-hour session

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The Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) has announced a new partnership with the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families — and a research award valued at $138,000.