(1/2) 🧵 The City of Thousand Oaks has voted to expand a pilot program offering 24/7 community-led services for those in #mentalhealth crisis as an alternative to police.

CAMH is committed to providing patients with #virtualcare options. That's why we launched #Canada’s first hospital-based same-say Virtual Urgent Care Clinic for #mentalhealth for people in #Toronto aged 16+. BOOK: camh.ca/en/your-care/p… #ThinkDigitalHealth #DigitalHealthWeek

“Reversing an #opioid #overdose is so simple that there's no reason why everyone shouldn’t know how.” Our Simulation Centre has created a #virtualreality experience to teach anyone how to save a life with #naloxone! MORE: camh.ca/en/camh-news-a… #ThinkDigitalHealth PetalSAbdool

It's International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss. There is no right or wrong way to seek help. We have developed a toolkit for people who have been impacted by a suicide attempt. Learn more: bit.ly/3MCvuup

November 19-25 marks #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek! This year, the theme is "Inspiration, Innovation and Inclusion.” We’ll be sharing some of the critical work we’re doing to support people experiencing #SubstanceUse and #addiction challenges throughout the week. #NAAW2023

Combating stigma related to mental illness, suicide, and substance use starts with how we use language—something that continuously evolves. That’s why we must all be aware of any outdated language being used in the media and around us every day. bit.ly/47GruBC.

People across #Canada can now call or text 9-8-8 (9-8-8) if they're thinking about #suicide or worried about someone they know. CAMH is proud to lead the implementation + operation of this lifesaving service in collaboration with our partners across the country. #988Canada

The holiday season is upon us. Between work, family commitments, holiday traditions, and everything in between sometimes the self-care gets a little lost in all of the commotion. Let’s not let that happen! #mhccHealthyHolidays #MentalHealth #SelfCare

Research has shown that people at the highest risk for heart disease can lower their risk by as much as 80% by taking 7 simple preventive measures. Learn the steps: wb.md/3NcAUwi

Building a gratitude practice can be a rewarding daily habit. Learn how to do it and what the benefits are. wb.md/47QUw1l

#HappyHolidays2023 #selfcare #FestiveSeason

#DryJanuary #harmreduction #abstinence #lowriskdrinking #cancerrisk

📢Attention Members, friends & followers Karen Brown Karen Brown is looking for a kidney donor for a chance at a healthier life. Do you know anybody who may be willing to help? Tap the link below to see her story and spread the word. thesmilefoundation.ca/kidneyforkaren/

Regardless of age, #MentalIllness has an impact that can change the trajectory of a person’s life if left unchecked. With proper treatment, we can change that. #BellLetsTalk #MentalHealthIsHealth

We need to keep telling this story: “My 18-year-old daughter was at Starbucks, alone, the other night. A man came up to her and started talking to her. A barista handed her “an extra hot chocolate someone forgot to pick up.” How grateful I am for people who look out

#Alcohol causes more than 6,000 deaths per year in #Ontario & hundreds of emergency department visits per day. Increased ease of access to alcohol leads to more consumption, deaths & hospitalizations. We call on the province to reconsider its alcohol retail expansion plans.

The OMA is concerned for patient safety with today’s announcement by @Ongov on its plans to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists. We are concerned this direction will fragment an already fractured health-care system. #onpoli 🧵

Summer has arrived. 17-year-old phenom Summer McIntosh won her first Olympic gold, her second medal of #Paris2024, in the 400m individual medley 🇨🇦

Messi’s bodyguard gave more effort in Toronto than Lorenzo Insigne has this entire season #canmnt #TFClive

Yet another incident of police violence against Indigenous in Canada. Monday morning twin brothers Joshua and Garrett Papigatuk were shot by Nunavik Police Service in Salluit, Quebec. They were unarmed. Joshua is dead. Garrett was medivaced out in serious condition. Community