Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness - a fact Western medicine views largely in terms of individual predispositions and habits.Western medicine imposes two separations, neither tenable scientifically. ... Read more

Trauma is a wound that injures us emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. As a result, the impact of trauma can be far-reaching and enduring. This workshop provides an overview of ... Read more

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a brain injury caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, and there is a growing need for ... Read more

Join this webinar to hear from experts and practitioners in Canada and Ireland and learn how to help Housing First workers maintain their well-being. This webinar is the 7th in ... Read more

This Movember, the ASR Suicide and Depression Studies Program at St. Michael's Hospital invites you to join us for a special screening of the heartwarming documentary HAPPY SAD MAN at ... Read more

Many people who experience mental health concerns also live with an addiction. While working with multiple issues at the same time is complicated, recovery from both of these issues is ... Read more

Dementia is a growing concern, especially as the number of people who are affected by it increases. Given the changes and challenges people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia ... Read more

For those who work in a helping role, it can be very challenging when clients are vulnerable, stressed-out, or quick to engage in conflict. Complicating matters is that difficult dynamics ... Read more

Join this interactive opioid overdose simulation workshop, using virtual reality headsets. The goal is to walk through the steps for recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose and administering naloxone ... Read more

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s (CICMH) Annual Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders in post-secondary mental health across Ontario and Canada to come together, connect over their ... Read more

In this workshop, attendees will: a. Acute health issuesb. Chronic health issues - strategies for continuity of care/follow up care, infectious diseasesc. Preventive health carei. Incorporating preventive care and risk ... Read more

In this workshop, attendees will: a. Acute health issuesb. Chronic health issues - strategies for continuity of care/follow up care, infectious diseasesc. Preventive health carei. Incorporating preventive care and risk ... Read more

Harm reduction is an approach to help people explore their relationship with substances and behaviours. It works to reduce and mitigate damage and pain, and offers strategies to increase and ... Read more

This presentation will focus on the mental health challenges refugee men may face as they adjust to life in a new country. It will explore critical risk factors, protective elements, ... Read more

The Growing Strong Minds Conference is an opportunity to hear from leading psychologists and thought leaders about youth mental health and learn from cutting-edge research and evidence-based strategies to help ... Read more

Mental health concerns will directly impact one in every five people. The remaining four will know a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance that struggles with their mental health. Given ... Read more

For those who work with youth, managing challenging behaviours that interfere with development, learning, or success can be both frustrating and exhausting. This workshop explores behaviours related to aggression, resistance, ... Read more

Managing psychosis can be a challenge. A multifaceted approach including medication and talk therapies can improve the lives of individuals and help them gain independence. Other psychosocial interventions like social ... Read more