A new article by CTV news reports on a Canadian study that showed an increase in the number of children who accidentally consumed cannabis edibles to a total of 51 reports in 2019. The number of children hospitalized due to severe reactions to cannabis has actually doubled since 2018. You can read the full article here. 

Is anyone surprised by the information in the article?

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program at the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hiring a Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist to work in the Ottawa region. This position is a full-time, salaried position. Applications will be accepted until September 7th, 2020. 

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://ymcagta.org/join-our-t...specialist-bilingual

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program at the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hiring a Bilingual Youth Outreach Specialist to work in the Greater Toronto area. This position is a full-time, salaried position. Applications will be accepted until September 7th, 2020. 

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://ymcagta.org/join-our-t...specialist-bilingual

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Centre for Innovation in Peer Support, and Addictions and Mental Health Ontario request your participation in a survey regarding digital health resources during COVID-19 and beyond.  

Job Posting Nov Aug 15, 2020

ASAP: Receptionist / Dispensary Position – Full-time   Visionary Health Educational Medical Clinic– Toronto (Dundas /Kipling Station), 5359 Dundas St. West Unit 108, Etobicoke, ON, MB1B1, www.visionaryhealth.ca

The following resources on Racism and Mental Health were originally prepared for ECHO Ontario Mental Health, then supplemented by the CAMH library. This list contains librarian-curated information on various topics from allyship to racial microagression, mental health care, impact of racism on mental health, and referrals to social services and organizations in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. 

Please add resources you know of in the comments section.

August 12th marked the 21st annual United Nations International Youth Day. 

International Youth Day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement.

CAMH's 'Addressing cannabis use in primary care' course takes health care providers through the steps of screening, assessing and addressing impacts of cannabis use on patients and community. It also includes a brief overview of medical cannabis use is included.

The course is being accredited with The College of Family Physicians of Canada and The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy. 

Le Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto est à la recherche d'un(e) Conseiller(ère) en santé mentale 0 - 17 ans. N'hésitez pas  à envoyer vos candidatures à emplois@centrefranco.org !

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Centre for Innovation in Peer Support, and Addictions Mental Health Ontario would like to hear from you! 

Let us know what you think by completing this anonymous survey regarding digital health resources during COVID-19 and beyond.