Collaborative research led by @DanielMyran finds that cannabis use may increase risk of developing an anxiety disorder 🔗 t.ly/JOVsZ

🎙Exploring ways to advance anti-racism and anti-oppression (ARAO) in medicine? Listen to the @CPSO podcast "Anti-Black Racism's Impact on Healthcare" featuring insights from McMaster University Department of Pediatrics #EDI leader, Dr. Natasha Johnson (Natasha Johnson (she/her)). #BHM

Our February #HPEScholarSpotlight features Dr. Katherine Prowse! Dr. Prowse is and Assistant Clinic Professor and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at McMaster University Department of Pediatrics. Her research supports the establishment of the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Transition Clinic.

The Parent Support Hub offers a safe space for families looking for counselling support to help with a child’s substance use issues. It’s a free service available 24/7 Don’t wait to get help - Call or chat online today. drugfreekidscanada.org/support/suppor…

🌟 We're Hosting, You're Invited! 🌟 Join us for informative webinars for parents! Gain essential insights from experts on substance use and help your children make responsible choices. ow.ly/PCQ650QIXo5 #DrugFreeKidsCanada #Webinars #ParentingTips

One of my all-time favorite #sketchnote illustrations from Monique van Rooyen. Remember: #psychologicalsafety and high standards are not at odds with each other...quite the opposite! When they both exist, that's when we achieve the 'learning zone' 🤓

Men tend to interrupt women far more often than the other way around, and displays of confidence and directness decrease women’s influence but increase men’s. What else could be affecting how women are perceived in your workplace? s.hbr.org/3st7jaq

When our daughter died suddenly at age 32, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo, by @DavidFrum theatlantic.com/magazine/archi… via The Atlantic

International #TransDayOfVisibility was first observed 15 years ago and is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Help us raise awareness and stand up for equal and fair treatment. ow.ly/uchZ50R5qBa

My flight may be delayed but I am coming #ICAM, excited to share learnings from McMaster Health Sciences OLEM’s office alongside Amanda Bell & Margaret Boyce

#ICAM2024

Today is National Child & Youth Mental Health Day, an opportunity to build connections between youth + the caring adults in their lives. Together with Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder, 6 youths created a guide based on their experiences w/ bipolar disorder. MORE: camh.ca/-/media/files/… #may7icare

A CAMH, University of Toronto and ICES study published in the Cambridge UP - Psychology & Psychiatry journal found that teens who use #cannabis are 11x more likely to develop a psychotic disorder, demonstrating a link between self-reported cannabis use and psychotic disorders. ⬇️MORE: camh.ca/en/camh-news-a…

Would you know if your teen has used substances to deal with their anxiety or stress? If you’re not sure, ask them with compassion, then talk with them about finding more healthy ways to cope. We can help. drugfreekidscanada.org

📢Timely release at #CPS2024: New position statement on managing pediatric #EatingDisorders. Key highlights: importance of early intervention, hospitalization criteria, & family-based treatment. cps.ca/en/documents/p…

Screening for #EatingDisorders is now recommended for all adolescent patients. EDs have serious physical and mental health effects, and can affect any young person. Learn more through our recent position statement: cps.ca/en/documents/p…

Clear and POWERFUL voices of Saleem Razack Lisa Richardson MD Suntosh Pillay on the occult, insidious, kaleidoscopic & ubiquitous epistemic violence in medical curriculum. Echoes Said Spivak and Amali Lokugamage Your must-read in #meded 2024 …epublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/me…