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INFORMATION FOR YOUTH
WEBSITES
Youth Cannabis Awareness Program Resource Hub - YMCA
Lists of education resources for youth, young adults, parents and professionals providing evidence-based information and resources in English and French, including self-guided educational modules about recreational cannabis use.
VIDEOS
Cannabis, Teens and Mental Health - Mental Health Literacy
Video about cannabis use for teens, parents, and educators to enhance mental health literacy.
Youth Specific Effects of Early Cannabis Use - Pharmacy 5 in 5
Video with five reasons young people should try to delay cannabis use for as long as possible.
INFORMATION HANDOUTS
Is Cannabis Safe to Use? Facts for Youth Ages 13-17 years - Government of Canada
Foundational information for youth about cannabis use.
These resources were gathered and reviewed by a mental health professional as part of the Building Service Capacity for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Primary Care and Pediatrics project in partnership with Alberta Health Services, the Edmonton Zone Primary Care Networks, and CASA Mental Health.
