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Gay men, substance use and harm reduction: it’s time to act

This blog was originally posted on CATIE. The CATIE Blog hosts the views and opinions of people and organizations working and volunteering in Canada’s response to HIV and hepatitis C. For more info visit: http://blog.catie.ca/  

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Research roundup: 4 new studies on depression

Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. More than 300 million people around the world are now living with depression (WHO). Thankfully, international researchers are working on better understanding this important issue. Here are summaries and talking points from…

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Instagram's most-liked photo used to send an important message about mental health

Instagram recently saw a new picture earn the title of "most-liked photo" on the platform — a picture of an egg with more than 50 million likes.

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Suicide can't be predicted by asking about suicidal thoughts, major Australian study suggests

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The majority of people who die by suicide deny having suicidal thoughts when asked by doctors in the weeks and months leading up to their death, a study has found.

This questions a widely held belief that suicide can be accurately predicted by psychiatrists and clinicians by…

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Cours spécialisé du projet TEACH : Gestion et prévention intégrées des maladies chroniques – Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui !

Cours spécialisé du Projet TEACH :

Gestion et prévention intégrées des maladies chroniques :

Une approche axée sur la personne pour agir sur le tabagisme et les autres facteurs de risque modifiables

(Cours offert en ligne du 20 février au 27 mars 2019)

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The Ministry of Loneliness

The Ministry of Loneliness

Sounds like something you might come across in one of the Harry Potter series. However this newly established ministry was formed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May when she noticed the large scale of loneliness that was sweeping across the country.

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Our Spring & Summer Academic Calendar is now open for registration!

We are very pleased to announce that registration is now open for our Spring & Summer Academic Calendar of events! Plus if you register before the end of day February 4, 2019 you are automatically entered into a draw to win FREE training with us (value of $275)!

Don't wait! Visit www.…

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Heavy drinking may change DNA, leading to increased craving for alcohol

Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol.

"We found that people who drink heavily may be changing their DNA in a way that makes them crave alcohol even more," said Distinguished Professor Dipak K. Sarkar. "This may…

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What are the wait times for mental-health services?

An investigation by the Globe and Mail (In the dark: The cost of Canada's data deficit) revealed several gaps in Canadian information that can be essential to inform policy and best practices.

One of the data gaps identified is related to wait-times for mental health.

From the…

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We now have more WEBINARS!

You asked and we listened! Training via Webinars with SickKids CCMH Learning Institute is now available!  

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer more of our workshops via on-line learning. This move is to help us to meet your needs of staying up-to-…

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