Past Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain Community of Practice Sessions

Catch up with recordings and resources from our past events

Past sessions are certified as part of the Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain CoP Self Learning Program where participants can earn Mainpro+ credits for reviewing past session recordings (both video and audio are available) and resources on their own time. To participate in self-learning:

Step 1: Determine which past session date(s) you’d like to review (see events below).
Step 2 : Review the recordings and resources.
Step 3 : Complete the self learning evaluation

This 1-credit-per-hour Group Learning Program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 63 Mainpro+ credits. Questions? Contact practisingwell@ocfp.on.ca.

Treating these conditions in an integrated way has become more demanding and complex – now more than ever. Find information to support the care you give patients – in a way that also considers your wellbeing.

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July 2026

Jul 22

July 22, 2026 | 8:00 am

ADHD in Primary Care: Meeting Growing Demand with Practical Tools

Demand for ADHD diagnosis and support is increasing, while access to psychiatric assessment and ongoing care remains limited, particularly for youth and adults who may be excluded by cost or availability of private options.

June 2026

Jun 24

June 24, 2026 | 8:00 am

Medical Fitness to Drive: When & How To Report

Under Section 203 of the Highway Traffic Act, physicians have mandatory reporting requirements for high risk medical conditions, visual impairments, and functional impairments that make it dangerous for a person to drive.

May 2026

May 27

May 27, 2026 | 8:00 am

Holding Risk with Care: Form 1 Decision‑Making in Family Medicine

When a patient discloses thoughts of self‑harm or harm to others, family physicians are often faced with one of the most complex and high‑stakes decisions in clinical practice: whether to complete a Form 1.

April 2026

Apr 22

April 22, 2026 | 8:00 am

Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations

Supporting patients with return‑to‑work planning and related WSIB documentation, such as FAF forms, can be complex for family physicians, particularly when balancing clinical care with administrative demands.

March 2026

Mar 25

March 25, 2026 | 8:00 am

Navigating WSIB for Family Physicians: Improving Patient Access and Your Practice

Many family physicians struggle with completing WSIB forms and advising patients on workplace injuries. This session will provide practical guidance on when to offer WSIB support, how to complete and bill forms, and how to counsel patients who fear employer repercussions.

February 2026

Feb 25

February 25, 2026 | 8:00 am

Insomnia in Primary Care: Assessment, CBTi and Safe Prescribing

Insomnia is one of the most common issues family physicians see, but treating it effectively isn’t always straightforward. While patients may initially look to medication for relief, the best evidence supports Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) as the first-line treatment.

January 2026

Jan 28

January 28, 2026 | 8:00 am

Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Screening and Support for Family Physicians

Many patients may enter pregnancy while managing existing mental health conditions, and others may develop symptoms postpartum. Given this, it’s essential to understand how to screen and support these patients safely.

December 2025

Dec 10

December 10, 2025 | 8:00 am

Psychedelics and the Use in Treatment of Mental Health

There is growing interest in the use of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD, depression and substance use disorders. Patients may ask their provider about these options, but family physicians are unaware of the latest data on safety and efficacy or understand what services are available in Ontario.

November 2025

Nov 26

November 26, 2025 | 8:00 am

COVID-19: Sharing and Healing from Past Experiences of Caring for Patients during the Pandemic

Collectively, physicians faced and/or continue to face a trauma related to caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few family physicians have had the opportunity to collectively discuss this.

October 2025

Oct 22

October 22, 2025 | 8:00 am

Authorizing Cannabis

Since 2018, patients have been able to access medical cannabis that has been authorized by a physician who signs a medical document. New research supporting the therapeutic use, safety and efficacy on cannabis is only now emerging, which puts family physicians in a difficult position as they may be asked to authorize cannabis when they are not familiar with the process.

September 2025

Sep 17

September 17, 2025 | 8:00 am

Tips and Tricks for Addressing Burnout

Administrative burden, including completing complex forms and reviewing EMRs are all contributing to burnout in family medicine. During this session, our panelists will discuss tricks to efficiently review EMRs, setting boundaries with patients, taking vacations and training your office staff to take on some of the burdensome tasks.

August 2025

Aug 27

August 27, 2025 | 8:00 am

Social Prescribing: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health

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.