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Canada.ca/StopHatingOnline

You might call it drama, gossip or trolling; but whatever you call it, cyberbullying is serious. Cyberbullying is using online or electronic communications such as e-mail, text messages, instant messaging, chat rooms or social media sites to embarrass, humiliate, torment, threaten or harass someone else.

Marijuana use can cause panic attacks or hallucinations – a message from Health Canada

True or false… Marijuana use can cause panic attacks or hallucinations?The answer is… true! Also called mari, weed, pot, cannabis or haschisch, marijuana, like other illegal drugs, affects our brain, our judgment and our personality. Short and long-term risks of using cannabis can include: mild paranoia or anxiety impaired reaction time, coordination, and motor skills […]

Family Caregiver Guidelines

A loved one’s mental health problem or illness often impacts family, friends and supporters. Caring for a person living with a mental illness often leads to emotional, physical, financial and social burdens for caregivers. That’s why the Mental Health Commission of Canada has released National Guidelines for a Comprehensive Service System to Support Family Caregivers […]