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Cross to bear is a physical representation of the emotional weight that people with mental health issues carry every day. Check out CBC's clip for details on this amazing Islander's fundraising trip to hike the Camino Trail.

Islander to carry cross 500 kilometres for mental-health awareness Vincent Adams is planning to carry a cross about 500 kilometres along the Camino Trail to raise awareness for mental health and su***de prevention.

E-Cigarettes have been on the rise over the past few years. What do we really know about the about of ni****ne they contain? As a mother of an older teen, this is an issue a lot of teens are facing.

Do e-ci******es contain more ni****ne than regular ci******es? It isn’t clear-cut. But one thing is: ‘What we do know is that both smoking and va**ng can be addictive,' says Dr. Peter Selby, chief of medicine and psychiatry at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.

Check out what the city of Calgary is doing to streamline Mental Health and Addictions services for consumers accessing services - one million dollar fund has been created to prevent people from falling through the cracks. CBC has a great article about what Mayor Nenshi is doing to make a difference in his city.

City puts out call for ideas to help people with mental health and addiction issues | CBC News The city is asking for people to pitch their ideas for ways to help Calgarians who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues to better access existing systems of support.

One of the supports ACT Associates offers is our SEAM Program, supporting individuals struggling with Addictions issues. Through group education and discussion periods, participants are able to learn and grow together towards a healthier tomorrow. CBC's article on youth hospitalization due to addictions was a real eye opener. Perhaps someone in your circle is struggling with this in their family. Feel free to share this article with them. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cannabis-alcohol-substances-youth-cihi-1.5289135://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cannabis-alcohol-substances-youth-cihi-1.5289135://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cannabis-alcohol-substances-youth-cihi-1.5289135

Thousands of young people hospitalized due to cannabis and other substance use, report reveals | CBC News A new report says thousands of young people in Canada were hospitalized last year due to cannabis, alcohol and other substance use, and experts say the numbers highlight the need for more mental health supports in the community.