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In the Subject Matter Research Lab, we are investigating the effectiveness and implementation of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) for Canadian Veterans living with PTSD. Check out the link for more information: subjectmatter.ca/ptsd-study/
#Veterans #Canadian #ptsd #yoga #clinicaltrials
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🎉 We’re excited to share that our team received the CIHR STEPS Team Grant to address Canada’s ongoing opioid crisis and support more effective, equitable solutions. Check out the link for more information:
🔗 hrh.ca/2026/06/26/hennick-hu…
#publichealth #opioidcrisis #award
📰How do we improve pain care in Canada? A national scan of pain CPD programs reveals a need for stronger collaboration. We provide 7 key recommendations to build a more sustainable & impactful pain CPD ecosystem. Read more: 🔗 subjectmatter.ca/work/pain-c…
#pain #CPD #Education
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🔎 Should opioid analgesics be used for chronic pain in people with opioid use disorder? Our review found long-term use may double suicidality risk, but combining with opioid agonist therapy may lower fatal overdose.
Read more: 🔗tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
#ChronicPain #opioids
🧘♀️ Can virtual meditation help with depression in chronic pain? We conducted an RCT, suggesting potential benefits of Sahaj Samadhi Meditation (SSM) for individuals with comorbid chronic pain and depression.
Read more: 🔗dovepress.com/articles.php?a…
#ChronicPain #MentalHealth #RCT
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🩺 Join DFCM Research Rounds March 27, 2025! Dr. Aisha Lofters - cancer screening inequities Dr. Neal Belluzzo - medical supervision post-pandemic In-person @ Humber River Health or virtual 4:30-6:30 PM RSVP by March 14: forms.office.com/r/0ivHxzSC4… #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth
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In this podcast, we dive into the how and why of continuing professional development (CPD) interventions - unpacking the hidden mechanisms that impact health professionals' behaviour and patient outcomes.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
#Podcast #education #ProfessionalDevelopment
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As part of our SKY-PTSD clinical trial, we host monthly webinars to provide an opportunity for people to learn more about Veterans health with peers and experts. Click on the links below to see the upcoming fall schedule & register: subjectmatter.ca/sky-ptsd-we…
#Veterans #ptsd #yoga
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How does federal deregulation of opioid agonist therapy affect treatment access and outcomes across Canada? We found some insightful findings using interrupted time-series analysis showing its impact: subjectmatter.ca/work/federa…
#OpioidCrisis #healthpolicy #Canada
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Can meditation be effective for treating people living with both depression and chronic pain? To see the results, check out our poster presented at CPS Annual Scientific Meeting 2024:
subjectmatter.ca/work/ssm-vs…
#ClinicalTrials #meditation #ChronicPain #depression #canadianpain24
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As part of our SKY-PTSD clinical trial, we host monthly webinars to provide an opportunity for people to learn more about Veterans health with peers and experts. This month, we explore how SKY can reduce PTSD symptoms in Veterans.
subjectmatter.ca/work/sky-fo…
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When supporting a person who uses opioids, it is vital to approach the situation with empathy, compassion and understanding, as these attitudes can help breakdown the stigma surrounding opioid use. See why here: subjectmatter.ca/work/streng… #NAAW2023
Success in opioid recovery varies for everyone. What seems minor to some might be a major milestone for someone in treatment. Connect with loved ones on their terms and celebrate their achievements. See why in our latest video: subjectmatter.ca/work/streng…
#Stigma impacts all aspects of treatment for people living with #OpioidUseDisorder
Our article on @HealthyDebate explores the ways in which we can collectively move beyond stigma:
healthydebate.ca/2023/05/top…
📢And a big thank you to the organizations that helped us develop and endorse the video: @SaskHealth, @RxFilesCA, @SinaiHealth, @DUALOttawa, @HealthNS, @BCCSU, @CMHA_NTL, @PainBC, @pain_canada, @ECHO_UHN, @UofTFamilyMed, @wagmatcook, @CAPSACanada
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We've developed a discussion guide and worksheets for our first Beyond Stigma video! Available in both English and French!
Check them out here: subjectmatter.ca/work/beyond…
#Stigma #OpioidUseDisorder #ChronicPain
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We've developed a discussion guide and worksheets for our first Beyond Stigma video! Available in both English and French!
Check them out here: subjectmatter.ca/work/beyond…
#Stigma #OpioidUseDisorder #ChronicPain
📢📢📢Shoutout to some of the organizations that helped us develop and endorse the video, check them out! @SaskHealth, @RxFilesCA, @SinaiHealth, @DUALOttawa, @HealthNS. @NWAC_CA, @BCCSU, @CMHA_NTL, @PainBC, @pain_canada, @ANCFSAO, @ECHO_UHN, @UofTFamilyMed, @sure_crus
#Stigma is experienced differently by everyone. Join us in exploring the effects of #Colonialism & #InstitutionalRacism on the experiences of Indigenous peoples with #OpioidUseDisorder. Let's work together to nurture circles of care and move beyond stigma: subjectmatter.ca/work/circle…
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#Stigma is experienced differently by everyone. Join us in exploring the effects of #Colonialism & #InstitutionalRacism on the experiences of Indigenous peoples with #OpioidUseDisorder. Let's work together to nurture circles of care and move beyond stigma: subjectmatter.ca/work/circle…
#Stigma impacts all aspects of treatment for people living with #OpioidUseDisorder.
Last year, we shared our video about the impacts of stigma and how we can work together to overcome it. Stay tuned for the next video in the series! subjectmatter.ca/work/beyond…
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Researchers at @SinaiHealth in Toronto are working on an online study to support care for military and RCMP veterans living with PTSD. For more information, visit subjectmatter.ca/ptsd-study/ #veterans #ptsd #mentalhealth #research #meditation #yoga