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  Author: Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research   On this page: What's the problem with driving after using cannabis? Why do people take the risk? What happens if you're… read more
  Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division   Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. For many of us, the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness make… read more
  For Young People Who Have a Loved One with Mental Illness Author: BC Schizophrenia Society   On this page: Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Depression Remember the three Cs… read more
  For Young People Who Have a Loved One with Mental Illness Author: BC Schizophrenia Society   On this page: Communicating with a person with a mental illness Express yourself… read more
A guide for parents, caregivers & youth Author: Embody (formerly Jessie's Legacy), a program of Family Services of the North Shore   Why is resilience important? Whether you're 8 or 18… read more
  Author: Liesel Reimer for Canadian Mental Health Association's South Okanagan Similkameen Branch   On this page: Be a good neighbour Practical support Emotional support For… read more
  Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division   Get help On this page: Get help If you need to talk with someone right away Feel better Learn more Want more… read more
  Author: Anxiety Canada   Body-focused repetitive behaviours, or BFRBs, are a cluster of habitual behaviours that include hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, nose picking, and lip or cheek… read more
  English PDF | More Info Sheets Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has a complicated reputation. On one hand, some people use cannabis as medicine. On the other hand, others link it to mental… read more
Author: BC Schizophrenia Society   People at risk for schizophrenia who use cannabis get their first symptoms at a younger age, and people with a mental illness who use cannabis have a harder… read more

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