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📢Our 2024-25 Annual Report is now available! Explore our Annual Report to learn more about the progress and impact of DECYDE in youth substance use education and awareness. See more at DECYDE.ca #youthsubstanceuse #substanceuseeducation

Attention Grade 10 students, the application deadline for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD)'s French Summer Program in Quebec (2026 Adventure Program) is April 17, 2026. Apply and find more info here: bit.ly/4d0v4vU

There are many items in and around your home that can cause poisoning if they aren’t used safely, including medications, natural health products and edible cannabis products that can look like candy. #RethinkPoisons: parachute.ca/poisonpreventi… #NPPW2026

Notre site est maintenant disponible en français ! Visitez DECYDE.ca/fr 😊 Our website is now available in French! Visit DECYDE.ca/fr 😊

Watch our latest video, "DECYDE - Voices from the Classroom" Hear what teachers have to say about the DECYDE lesson plans, including the resources it offers, the benefits for classrooms, and the key topics it covers. instagram.com/reel/DVl03w7Ac…

Meet our Staff and Students! 😊 visit our website DECYDE.ca to read more.

New Video! 🆕🎥 Watch our latest video, “DECYDE – Voices from the Classroom”: Hear what teachers have to say about the DECYDE lesson plans, including the resources it offers, the benefits for classrooms, and the key topics it covers. Link: youtube.com/watch?v=n0cRYY…

We’re introducing the first snapshot with cannabis, and in the coming months we’ll be highlighting other substances too — all centred on education, awareness, and harm reduction. #substanceuseeducation #harmreduction #cannabiseducation #youthmentalhealth #drugeducation

Introducing Substance Snapshots! Our Snapshots provide clear, easy-to-understand information about different substances, including what they are, how they’re used, possible effects, when to seek emergency help, and ways to reduce risk and stay safer (if you choose to use).

Meet our core team! 😊 visit our website DECYDE.ca to read more.

3/3 Taking a moment for mental health matters - today and every day. You can find these resources, and many more, on our website at DECYDE.ca and on the Bell Let's Talk 2026 Toolkit for Youth at letstalk.bell.ca Support is available: lnkd.in/eWVcx-r2

1/3 Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year’s focus is on taking a moment for mental health, encouraging Canadians to pause, reflect, and give mental health the time and attention it deserves. #bellletstalk #bellletstalk2026

2/3 Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social health (known as self-care) plays an important role in your overall well-being. Small, everyday actions can help you feel more grounded, build confidence, & better cope with life’s challenges #bellletstalk

We are incredibly proud to share that our DECYDE team has received the @MemorialU President’s Award for Public Engagement Partnerships. We’re grateful to everyone who makes this work possible! Learn more about our team here: decyde.ca/about-us/our-t… @schoolofpharm

2/2 A French version of the website will be released later this fall. We invite you to explore the site at DECYDE.ca and hope it becomes a helpful space for your work and conversations around substance use health.

1/2 We’re excited to share our brand-new website is now live! It’s designed to make it easier to learn about DECYDE and access free lesson plans, substance snapshots, educational materials for teachers, parents, and guardians, as well as support resources.

Our team had a great week in Halifax at the @CCSACanada Conference! It was an inspiring few days of learning, connection, & innovation in substance use research. #CCSA2025 #SubstanceUseResearch #YouthSubstanceUse #SubstanceUseEducation @schoolofpharm @MemorialU

DECYDE co-founders Dr. Lisa Bishop and Dr. Jennifer Donnan, and PhD student Kathryn Dalton, are in Halifax this week for the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) conference! @ldbishop1 @jrdonnan @KathrynDalton93 @CCSACanada @schoolofpharm

PhD student @KathrynDalton93 presenting at SHARE Summit @NL_SUPPORT_Unit @schoolofpharm

Attention students and trainees! The Brain Star Awards competition is awarding $1500 to 15 trainees who published research relevant to INMHA’s mandate in 2024. Learn more & apply by January 15: can-acn.org/brain-star-awa… @CAN_ACN