Law Amendments Committee Proceedings – March 2, 2017 – 1:00 pm

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Adult Sleep Disorders: Why should we treat them? – Subooha Zafar, MD

That Which I Love Destroys Me

That Which I Love Destroys Me is a unique and powerful film by director Ric Roman Waugh. TWILDM is an uncensored look at the current epidemic of PTSD and severe mental trauma that create tremendous challenges for returning service members. A five-year labor of love, TWILDM followed two Special Operations Soldiers as they returned home after fighting in the longest combat campaign in American history only to face a new battle; the effects and stigma of PTSD and reintegration as a whole. But more importantly, the documentary addresses how they’re overcoming these issues.

Can Magic Mushrooms Unlock Depression? | Rosalind Watts | TEDxOxford

A clinical psychologist from Imperial College describes how Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin), when used in a therapeutic setting, have been found to be a very effective treatment for depression. In this talk she draws on her experiences as working as a therapist on the groundbreaking Psilocybin for Depression study, and introduces us to some of the patients and their stories of transformation. Dr Rosalind Watts completed her clinical psychology training at University College London. After six years of practicing psychotherapy in the NHS, she joined a clinical trial at Imperial College, investigating psilocybin (magic mushrooms) as a treatment for depression. Her research explores patients’ positive views of this intriguing therapy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Abnormal Psychology ch 9

Heart Failure Treatment and Prevention

Hear from our expert cardiologist Dr. Poorna Nalabothu on Heart Failure Treatment and Prevention Options.

Anne McLellan Lecture and Panel. School of Public Health and Health Systems

On May 8, 2017, to celebrate the University of Waterloo School of Public Health and Health Systems’ (SPHHS) 40th anniversary, the School hosted a public lecture titled The Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis – What Does It All Mean?, featuring the Honourable A. Anne McLellan, P.C., O.C., A.O.E. Canada is about to become the only G-20 country to legalize and regulate cannabis at the national level. This will require a transformation, both of thinking and practice. What will this mean for public health and public safety? What will a new regulated market look like? The lecture is followed by a panel discussion featuring Liana Nolan, Waterloo Medical Officer of Health, Jonathan Zaid, SPHHS undergraduate student and advocate for medical marijuana use, and Chris Perlman, SPHHS faculty member.

The Culture High

The Culture High tears into the very fibre of the modern day marijuana debate to reveal the truth behind the arguments and motives governing both those who support and oppose the existing pot laws. 2013 TCH Productions Inc. 2014 Phase 4 Films Inc. All Rights Reserved. Phase 4 Films Inc. Phase 4 Films, the Phase 4 Films logo and all related titles, logos and indicia are trademarks of Phase 4 Films Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Phase 4 Films Inc. / 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 603, P.O. Box 2041, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 / 1.866.495.3650 / www.phase4films.com

Research to Care 2017 – Morning Session Presentations

Watch the morning session of the Research to Care 9/11 Community Engagement Event at NYU Langone Medical Center and hear what we’ve learned so far about 9/11 health effects from the researchers themselves.

ZYTO Wellness Webinar – Heart Health

Join Dr. Jason Ameling of Trinity School of Natural Health as he discusses different things he looks at when evaluating heart health and various natural approaches to maintaining a healthy heart.