Mental Health and Addictions Supports
Learn more about our Supports for Mental Health and Addictions
Mental health, addictions and chronic pain are challenging conditions.
Treating these conditions in an integrated way has become more demanding and complex – now more than ever. Find information to support the care you give patients – in a way that also considers your wellbeing.
Community of Practice
Virtual sessions by family physicians, for family physicians. Connect in real time and learn with your colleagues.
Peer Connect Mentorship
Continue your learning journey and partner with another family physician, one-to-one or in a small group.
Best Practices for Nicotine Cessation
Starts on
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 8:00 am EDT
New nicotine delivery systems, policies and evidence are evolving to include nicotine pouches, 'heat sticks', and vaping products.
Social Prescribing: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 8:00 am EDT
Even if a family doctor makes the correct diagnosis and prescribes the most appropriate treatment to address an illness, if a patient is unable to access the treatment due to social or financial circumstances the patient will not improve.
Tips and Tricks for Addressing Burnout
Starts on
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 8:00 am EDT
Administrative burden, including completing complex forms and reviewing EMRs are all contributing to burnout in family medicine.
Authorizing Cannabis
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 8:00 am EDT
Since 2018, patients have been able to access medical cannabis that has been authorized by a physician who signs a medical document.
Psychedelics and the Use in Treatment of Mental Health
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025 8:00 am EST
There is growing interest in the use of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD, depression and substance use disorders.
COVID-19: Sharing and Healing from Past Experiences of Caring for Patients during the Pandemic
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 8:00 am EST
Collectively, physicians faced and/or continue to face a trauma related to caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.