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This week, a report on the rising incidence of mental health issues in Canada’s agricultural sector was released.  What are the mental health issues that farmers are facing?

 

Guest:  Earl Dreeshen, MP for Red Deer-Mountain View, and a fourth-generation farmer. 

 

Mental health professionals and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada (SSC) are concerned about promoting awareness and understanding of the link between cannabis use and psychosis, especially for those under age 25 .

 

Guest:   Catherine Willinsky, Project Manager, SSC.

 

On Sunday, June 2, Heart & Stroke will hold the 32nd Annual Manulife Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart --Canada’s largest single-day charity cycling and walk event-- to help support critical life-saving research. 

 

Guest: Avril Goffredo, CEO of Ontario and Nunavut for Heart & Stroke