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The relationship between cannabis and mental health is the subject of much research, but is still not fully understood. |
With 1 out of 2 Canadian seniors experiencing emotional distress in the past year and 1.4 million elderly Canadians reporting loneliness, a risk factor for suicide and other health problems, it is clear that Canada’s senior population is experiencing mental health challenges that urgently need to be addressed. In spite of the critical demand for treatment and services, seniors are often under-treated for their mental health challenges for many reasons; among them: misdiagnoses, stigma, physical and financial challenges, and lacking service availability.
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The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is pleased to announce our Let’s Talk Cannabis Youth Education Forum in Toronto has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 16!
Kimberly -
Ever since I was a child, I have been told to sit down, lower my voice, stop talking to those people. I was pointed in the direction that I was expected to go in and told what I was supposed to like, follow, enjoy and engage in.
Have you used cannabis while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
We would like to learn from you!
The Peterborough Drug Strategy is hosting focus groups to understand how you want to receive information about cannabis. Join us for a non-judgemental discussion about your experiences with healthcare providers, health messaging, and stigma around cannabis use.
Do you live in Peterborough City or County?
Do you currently use cannabis?
Are you 55 or older?
Your experience matters to us!
The Peterborough Drug Strategy wants to know what supports you need to reduce the risks of cannabis to your health. We are hosting focus groups to study this.
Join us on Thursday, October 31, 2019
from 5:30-7:00 PM or 7:30-9:00 PM
at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre
on 347 Burnham Street, Peterborough ON.
Do you live in Peterborough City or County?
Do you currently use cannabis?
Are you between the ages of 18-25?
Your experience matters to us!
The Peterborough Drug Strategy wants to know what supports you need to reduce the risks of cannabis to your health. We are hosting focus groups to study this.
Join us on Monday, October 28, 2019
from 5:30-7:00 PM or 7:30-9:00 PM
at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre
on 347 Burnham Street, Peterborough ON.
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NEW SERIES
CATO'S CANNABIS CHRONICLES
Rev. Kimberly Cato, Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Director of True Roots Counselling Services, hosts this "round-table" discussion with Cannabis Experts and Influencers about the impact of cannabis on pain management, mental health and addictions, as well as exploring the business of cannabis since legalization in Canada.
At 12:30 p.m. EST today Health Canada provided an update on the legalization and regulation of cannabis in Canada. The new legislation will make it legal to purchase edible cannabis, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals for consumption this fall.
Join us for this free, informative 2nd part of the 4-part webinar series for nurses and other health care professionals called 'Cannabis Use Across the Lifespan.'
Objectives:
A few weeks ago, my son, Jake and I were interviewed about Video Gaming Addiction by journalist, Brandie Weikle for her podcast series, The New Family. This morning that podcast was released, and even though I know the story intimately, I am still learning from my son. I listened again today, and felt so proud for his willingness to share. In this interview, Jake is raw, articulate, and relatable. I have an even better understanding of his journey, once again.
Angela -
Shaping Future Investments in Community Based Research on Mental Health and Cannabis
Hello, EENetconnect!
Usually I try not to get too excited about a single small study, but this looks pretty promising!
Background
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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The research symposium will bring together cannabis and cannabinoid researchers and trainees from the University of Toronto and Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network and will provide an opportunity to network, seek new collaborations, build links and share health research findings related to cannabis and cannabinoids. Featuring short talks/data blitzes, panel sessions, and poster presentations, the research day will serve as an interactive platform to highlight preclinical, clinical and policy research in Toronto.
This workshop is designed to inform clinicians about the many psychologically-pertinent issues related to legalized marijuana usage, including:
Sandyr -
Please join us for an interactive, informative workshop where you will learn about the impact of impairment on health and safety in your workplace, discuss the roles of employers, supervisors etc. and create an action plan for managing impairment in YOUR workplace. You will also learn about the legislation, responsibilities and roles that apply to workplaces around the use of tobacco, cannabis and e-cigarettes
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Join a webinar on the Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG), presented by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
The guidelines include 10 recommendations on reducing risks associated with cannabis use, based on the best available scientific evidence. PHAC and CAMH have teamed up to develop a new set of tools to support professionals to promote the use of the guidelines. These include a slide deck, FAQs, poster and evidence summary.
