Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice
About this Community of Practice
The Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice (CoP) was built by family physicians for family physicians. Join monthly virtual sessions to connect in real time with and learn from others who are working with patients to address their mental health, substance use disorders, and chronic pain, while also focusing on your own wellness.

Meet the Leadership Team
Our Partners
The Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction at the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.
This Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits.
Social Prescribing: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 8:00 am EDT
Even if a family doctor makes the correct diagnosis and prescribes the most appropriate treatment to address an illness, if a patient is unable to access the treatment due to social or financial circumstances the patient will not improve.
Tips and Tricks for Addressing Burnout
Starts on
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 8:00 am EDT
Administrative burden, including completing complex forms and reviewing EMRs are all contributing to burnout in family medicine.
Authorizing Cannabis
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 8:00 am EDT
Since 2018, patients have been able to access medical cannabis that has been authorized by a physician who signs a medical document.
COVID-19: Sharing and Healing from Past Experiences of Caring for Patients during the Pandemic
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025 8:00 am EST
Collectively, physicians faced and/or continue to face a trauma related to caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Psychedelics and the Use in Treatment of Mental Health
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 8:00 am EST
There is growing interest in the use of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD, depression and substance use disorders.