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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…
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…
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-…
A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned caesarean section are 15% more likely to experience postnatal depression.
The author of the study is calling for more mental health support for women whose babies are delivered via emergency…
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CCSA Issues of Substance 2019 conference will take place November 25–27, 2019, at the Westin Ottawa.
"...the ninth-lowest obesity rate in the world and the third-longest expectancy for a healthy life, you could be forgiven for thinking that South Korea is some sort of wellness paradise. However, South Korea has one of the worst mental health problems in the industrialized world."
Up to one-third of pregnant women do not believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus, according to a new review of American studies by UBC researchers.
In some cases, women perceived a lack of communication from their health care providers about the risks of cannabis…
Just a very few last minute spots opened up for this fabulous training!
Have you heard of the term ecological grief? This is a newly dubbed term that describes grief that is felt in response to anticipated ecological loss. These include feelings of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, post traumatic stress, and feelings of despair and hopelessness…
