www.bustle.com By NICOLE POMARICO, December 29, 2016 This week has been absolutely devastating for Star Wars fans following the death of Carrie Fisher, and just one day later, even more heartbreaking news came with the death of her mother. Legendary actor Debbie Reynolds died at age 84 on Wednesday, and although she might be gone, READ MORE
time.com Alexandra Sifferlin A new review suggests cannabis may help mental health disorders Legal access to marijuana, medicinal or otherwise, is growing. In 2016, four states approved recreational use of the drug and four states passed laws related to medical-cannabis access, bringing the total number of states that allow some form of legal marijuana use READ MORE
https://blackburnnews.com BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX – It’s a quandary for health-care professionals that has caught the attention of experts across the country: should family members and loved ones be told about a patient’s struggle with mental-health issues? Nova Scotia is reviewing the rules around the disclosure of information under its health privacy laws after READ MORE
www.cbc.ca By Chantal Da Silva, CBC News New training program teaches first responders how to spot early warning signs of PTSD Firefighters in Mississauga are the first in the province to benefit from a new program that aims to help first responders cope with the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. The Road to Mental Readiness READ MORE
