EENet Connect

Essential Skills for Social Work with Groups: Theory, Leadership, and Evidence-Based Practice is now open for registration...This brand new offering will run October 14 - December 10, 2019 and includes 3 four-hour modules on eng

A big thank you to Sheryl Spithoff for clearly stating the public health side of this debate. Check out the article in the Toronto Star and be sure to vote in their short poll!

https://www.thestar.com/opinio...ules-on-alcohol.html

Adults who take prescription opioids for severe pain are more likely to have increased anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues if they also use marijuana.

"Given the fact that cannabis potentially has analgesic properties, some people are turning to it to potentially manage their…

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.

Hours 

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…