mental health

Care4You Conference

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Toronto
, 
Canada

CARE4YOU 2017 is a conference that cares for those who care for others. High-stress and trauma-exposed work creates a unique climate with increased risk for serious stress and burnout. The consequences of this can, in turn, seriously affect individuals personally and the organisations they work for.

Who should consider attending CARE4YOU?

Mental Health For All Conference 2017

 - 
Toronto
, 
Canada

Change is in the air for mental health in Canada – you can feel it. But it will take the entire nation to harness those winds of change and make it real.

That’s why the theme of the second annual MH4A Conference 2017 is 'It takes a nation'.

The Multiple Health Effects of Marijuana Use

Book
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In its first report for almost 20 years, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), has found the use of marijuana seems to be particularly connected to: Breathing problems Mental health issues such as psychosis, social anxiety and suicidal...
Report

Scotland and New Psychoactive Substances

Book
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A collaborative research project geared towards understanding the patterns of use, motives and harms of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) - commonly referred to as ‘Legal Highs’ - in Scotland has recently published its findings. Amongst the...
NPS

Looking to the Future: Healthcare for Adolescents

Scientific article
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A recent review published in the Journal of Adolescent Health that looks at the effectiveness of interventions for improving the well-being of teenagers has reached a number of significant conclusions. These include: Sexual and reproductive...

Smoking and Depression: What's the Relationship?

Scientific article
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Almost 20% of American adults smoke cigarettes. Those diagnosed as having a moderate mental health problem are approximately twice as likely to smoke, whereas for those diagnosed as severely ill the risks are roughly three times greater...