​Cannabis and its effect on mental health

​Cannabis is a well known drug which is known to alter the mind and body. It is also known as “pot”, “weed”, “ganja”, “marijuana” and many other slang terms. In this video, we have provided details on the composition of cannabis, its short and long term effects on brain and body, its advantages and disadvantages…

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The effects of exercise on mental illness

The video looks at how exercise affects mental health, specifically for the adult and elderly populations. An exercise physiologist, who is a part of the Stay Well program at St. Josephs’s Hospital, was interviewed to share his expertise on the benefits of exercise. This video was made by McMaster students Ava Oliaei, Nour Eddin Garada…

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