Toula Kourgiantakis
@DrKourgiantakis
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Professeure agrégée, Associate Professor, | SWer & Family therapist | Research on addictions & mental health | Views are my own
Québec, Québec, Canada
Joined July 2016
1/3 - Pleased to share findings on harms/risks of youth cannabis use from perspectives youth, parents & service providers (N=88). In partnership with @FARCANADA. Funded by @SSHRC_CRSH & support from Presses de l’Université Laval (PUL) @universitelaval
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RT @FARCANADA: Join us for an important conversation on mental health, addiction, and the barriers families face when seeking help. Hosted…
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“In British Columbia the vast majority of overdose deaths don't receive an autopsy. Critics say that means the BCCS could be missing out on important information when it comes to an individual's death, and leaves families with unanswered questions.”
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RT @DrKourgiantakis: We are recruiting service providers in EDs in Ontario & Québec to hear your perspectives on youth suicide risk assessm…
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Largest study ever done on cannabis and brain function: “In this study of young adults, lifetime history of heavy cannabis use was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task.”
Most viewed in the last 7 days from @JAMANetworkOpen: In this study of young adults, lifetime history of heavy cannabis use was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task.
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Schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use disorders have tripled & people needing hospital care for cannabis-related causes increased 270% since legalization in Canada. @PHAC_GC @PublicHealthON @FARCANADA
#ICESOntario NEW STUDY: Changes in incident schizophrenia diagnoses associated with cannabis use disorder after cannabis legalization Read more:
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We are recruiting service providers in EDs in Ontario & Québec to hear your perspectives on youth suicide risk assessments. Interview via Zoom in French or English. @socworkpodcast @INQYR_ #OseParlerDuSuicide #PréventionSuicide
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Nous recrutons des professionnel.le.s en urgence au Québec et en Ontario pour mieux comprendre vos perspectives sur l’évaluation du risque suicidaire chez les jeunes. Entrevue sur Zoom en français ou en anglais. #OseParlerDuSuicide #PréventionSuicide
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RT @BMH_Canada: Black History is not just about the past—it's about how we care for ourselves today. Mental health IS part of our legacy.…
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RT @AQPS_Quebec: Jonathan Roberge, ambassadeur de cette 35e édition de la Semaine de prévention du suicide, invite la population québécoise…
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RT @AQPS_Quebec: 💙 De l’aide spécialisée en prévention du suicide, on en a partout au Québec. Que ce soit auprès de votre centre de préven…
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In addition, new graduates are flocking in high numbers to private practice without sufficient experience in the field and often without clinical supervision.
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Death of 15-year-old from synthetic opioid should be 'sounding the alarm,' says Quebec coroner
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RT @CoDoc442: Increased medical effects = increased health care utilization and costs. Following the playbook of other addictive substances
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De plus en plus de surdoses liées au crystal meth à Québec | JDM
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RT @EveryBrainMatt: Study reveals how cannabis triggers Psychosis Cannabis is a known risk factor for developing psychosis that can progre…
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