PFLS Upcoming Events

Past Events

Ask the Experts: Sleep and Cannabis
Tuesday, June 14 
Join us for an engaging discussion about sleep and cannabis. During this webinar, our presenters will discuss: the extent and nature of cannabis use in Canada; how cannabis affects sleep and general health; and the emerging evidence for cannabis in the treatment of sleep disorder. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Supporting a family member with schizophrenia: CAT for Families
Monday, June 13
Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is a practical, evidence-based approach for families and caregivers of adults living with schizophrenia. In this interactive workshop you will gain strategies and tools to help your loved one build independence in taking care of themselves, their spaces, and participating in their communities.

Sex, Gender, and Cannabis Use
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 
This webinar will present an overview of cannabis, with a focus on sex and gender influences. During this webinar, participants will become more familiar with cannabis fundamentals, risks and potential harms, therapeutic uses, and cannabis use and mental health. There will be a focus on sex and gender related factors influencing the prevalence, patterns, and effects of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder. Our presenter will also briefly discuss cannabis research studies happening at CAMH and how to get involved.

Opioid Use and Administering Naloxone
Tuesday, May 17
Please join us for a presentation on opioid use and naloxone. During this session, we will discuss the “why?” of recommended harm reduction techniques and the important aspects of responding to an opioid poisoning. By the end of the presentation, we hope that participants will be able to

• Describe what an opioid is, and why there is a focus on the opioid poisoning crisis
• Identify risk factors for an opioid poisoning, and strategies to minimize them
• Articulate the steps in responding to an opioid poisoning