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As many Ontarians return to school, and as work environments gradually reopen, we understand that it’s a stressful, challenging time. At EENet, we remain dedicated to providing evidence-based resources for Ontarians—from research snapshots about mental health during the pandemic to our growing collection of resources about Virtual Care.
 
Please join us in sending our gratitude to all front-line and essential workers—and share your experiences in our online community, EENet Connect. We look forward to connecting.
Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub
The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub  provides policy-makers and professionals working in primary care, mental health and addictions, public health, education and social services with a curated list of current, accurate and evidence-based resources on the non-medical use of cannabis. 

Featured Resource

Did you miss the webinar on cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals hosted by the Cannabis Hub and the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario? View the recording and learn about the prevalence, risks and benefits of different modes of consumption of cannabis in the webinar recording.

RESOURCES

OCAN quality improvement network
The Ontario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN) QI Network looks at how service providers can help their clients see the value of OCAN assessments for recovery-oriented planning and goal setting. Read our latest Promising Practice to hear from three members of the Network and how it is helping improve services for clients.
Scizophrenia and mental health services
Many coping with mental health issues also struggle to stay engaged with treatment. This is especially true of people with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. This Research Snapshot explores the experiences of Black men with schizophrenia who aren’t engaged with mental health services. 
Stress et adaptation physchologique
Après avoir mené un sondage auprès d’élèves en Ontario lors des débuts de la pandémie de COVID-19, des chercheurs ont dressé un portrait préliminaire des liens entre, d’une part, le niveau de stress des adolescents et, d’autre part, leurs activités quotidiennes et leur niveau de dépression et de solitude. Lisez ce portrait
Job insecurity and financial concern
During a global crisis, an increase in unemployment rates is associated with poor mental health outcomes. Researchers found higher rates of depressive and anxiety symptoms associated with job insecurity and financial concerns during COVID-19. Read more about the link between job insecurity, financial concerns, and mental health
Des stages en français pour les étudiants bilingues pourraient encourager ces nouveaux professionnels en santé à s’afficher comme pouvant s’exprimer en français, même quand ils.elles se trouvent à travailler dans un milieu anglophone. Lisez plus.

WEBINARS AND EVENTS

The mental health of many is suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about research on digital mental health tools that can support the mental wellbeing of Canadians. Register for the webinar to find mental health tools during the pandemic on Tuesday October 27 at 12PM
The Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health is teaming up with Children's Mental Health Ontario for a webinar to discuss recommendations for how child and youth mental health agencies and service providers can improve virtual care in Ontario. Sign up for Wednesday October 28 at 12PM.
Campuses are the site of a wide range of mental health challenges. The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s Annual Conference is the meeting place for stakeholders in post-secondary mental health across Ontario and Canada. Join the conference on Tuesday November 3. 
On sait que les adolescents et les jeunes adultes sont particulièrement touchés par les troubles de santé mentale, mais qu’en est-il des jeunes francophones en situation minoritaire? Discuter les déterminants de la santé mentale et des pistes d’intervention le 4 november à 12h00. 
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health aims to take a meaningful approach to offering guidance on how to support graduate students from all walks of life, whether in need of mental health and addictions supports or not. Discuss the unique challenges faced by graduate students on Wednesday November 4 at 1PM. 
Research has shown troubling over-representation of Black and Indigenous populations in homelessness. The Ontario Housing First Regional Network Community of Interest presents a webinar on racism and anti-racism in Housing First on Friday November 6 at 1PM. Sign up now! 
Public Health Ontario is hosting a webinar on COVID-19 and substance use, highlighting new data and the perspectives of people with lived experience. Sign up to identify opportunities to increase supports for people who use substances and reduce risk of overdose on Tuesday November 10 at 12PM.
Learn about different standardized tools and how they can be used to support client-centred care and quality improvement in mental health and addictions services. Register now for this World Café-style event on Wednesday November 18 at 1PM.
Il est largement reconnu que la sensibilité, la compétence et l’humilité culturelles sont primordiales dans nos pratiques d’intervention en santé mentale. Apprendrez des stratégies concrètes pour promouvoir l’inclusion sociale et mieux intervenir en contexte interculture le mercredi 18 november, 12h30 - 13h30.

SURVEYS

The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research is looking to identify the current needs for meaningful engagement with caregiver advisors in mental health organizations across Ontario. Please complete a survey about your needs working as, or with, a caregiver advisor. Complete the survey.
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health has received funding to develop e-learning modules for healthcare providers about cannabis and older adults. They are looking for feedback from people who have or do not have experience with cannabis personally or in their healthcare role. Access the survey in English (Commencez le sondage).

ON EENET CONNECT

Angela has shared Hope by CAMH, a free smartphone app that provides suicide prevention information, tools and crisis resources to support and guide individuals when they are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Individuals can also create a personalized suicide safety plan.
Nous sommes ravis de fêter la première année du Réseau de fournisseurs de services en santé mentale et en lutte contre les dépendances. Au cours de l'année, nos avons accompli tellement de choses, comme un croissance de 891% du nombre de membres! Quelles sont vos suggestions pour notre deuxième année?  Ajoutez vos idées.
Mirjana has shared that the Ontario Association of Social Workers is offering a limited series of free OLC webinars for Registered Social Workers and Registered Social Service Workers with support from the Ontario Government from October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021. Learn more about these webinars.
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