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Unison Health and Community Services with Edge West: Youth Drop-in 

We offer a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, harm reduction, sex positive, LGBTQ2S positive space where youth can explore different topics related to their well-being.

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Hi Everyone, The OACCPP is hosting an incredible Conference Sept 20-21, Trauma, Resilience & Adaptability. Workshop topics range from CBT from Beck Institute, Psychometrist focused sessions, to working in communities that have experienced Trauma. 

Right now we are hosting a…

As a family physician for over three decades, there are many times when our family practice patients require psychological support and are reluctant to see someone new.  Often, these patients would ask, can't I see you and talk about these issues?  As my family doctor, you know me, my…

You may have seen one of the following headlines over the past few days:

Helpful article from INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION INSIGHTS for front line mental health workers trying to work in advancing… practices for the communities we serve. The authors put substance to the idea of thinking beyond the individual, ringing true of the breadth involved with…

Many of us know someone living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This developmental disorder is often diagnosed in childhood, but symptoms can continue throughout adolescence and adulthood. The most commonly cited signs of ADHD are impulsivity, hyperactivity and/or…

The Mental Health Commission of Canada and University of Calgary have released a report, "Cannabis and Mental Health: Priorities for research in Canada." This report is based on an environmental scan and scoping review by a University of Calgary research team that looked at existing research…

Individuals providing harm reduction services have spoken about some of the benefits and challenges of their role. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction is currently conducting a study using an online survey to better understand the experiences of individuals who provide harm…

A 2017 study surveyed 6,000 first responders and found that 45% screened positive for occupational stress injury. This rate is four times higher than the general population.

The Canadian Institute for Public Safety Resesarch and Treatment has recently developed a self-assessment test for…

Harvard researchers are advising millions of people who take aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks to stop their daily use.

Some 29 million people 40 and older were taking an aspirin a day in 2017 despite not having a…