Elder abuse is a substantial problem in Canada, affecting 8 – 10 per cent of older adults yearly. The abuse is not just physical. It also includes psychological, financial, and sexual abuse and neglect.
This webinar will provide an overview of elder abuse and elder abuse prevention,…
The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a series of webinars throughout 2023-2023. If you are interested in registering for any of the webinars, you can click on the document attached to see a list of webinars that will be offered, along with…
The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) will be hosting a free virtual webinar on youth gaming and gambling with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a description of the webinar:
Are video games like Candy Crush gambling? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a…
Do you have experience with bipolar disorder (BD) and thoughts on how toimprove early identification and interventions in youth?Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) wants to understand what young people find important in early identification and intervention for youth with bipolar disorder. Join…
This workshop will help mental health professionals work with clients who have experienced anti-Asian racism.
Anti-Asian racism has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic and has significantly impacted the mental health of the Asian community. Led by Vera Cheng, RSW, this…
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Researchers have found that cannabis affects driving by increasing weaving and reaction time. People of all ages can be affected. These studies included healthy participants with intact cognitive functioning.View or download Infographic: EENet | Infographic: Cannabis and driving - Know your risk…
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Are you a caregiver concerned about a family member or friend who is experiencing bipolar disorder? IAM Institute for Advancements in Mental Health is here to help you!
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Let’s Talk about Toxic Drugs
The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. This is a 30-minute drop-in talk of how Fentanyl and Carfentil are worsening the opioid crisis. This talk covers the use of…
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Please join us on Thursday April 27th 2023 from 1pm - 2pm ET for the Understanding Your Care Options in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:
A new infosheet by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health provides insight into common challenges students may face during the transition from post-secondary education to the workforce, strategies to navigate that transition, and ways that campuses can support graduating students.…