Over the past five years, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has led a pan-Canadian research program to assess the impact of cannabis legalization and use on the mental health of diverse populations. This document synthesizes key themes that emerged from three studies exploring the relationship between cannabis and mental health among immigrant, refugee, ethnocultural, and racialized (IRER) populations, with a particular focus on youth.
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Table of Contents
- Closing Research Gaps on Cannabis and Mental Health 1
- 1. IRER populations have distinct risk and protective factors that shape the relationship between cannabis and mental health 3
- 2. Cannabis is often used as an alternative to formal supports and systemic barriers 4
- 3. IRER youth want culturally tailored information, techniques, and supports that empower them 5
- 4. African, Caribbean, and Black Youth 6
- References 7
