The Global News and CKNW Health Series, presented by Women’s Sense, is an in-depth collection of interviews and health stories featuring some of today’s most respected health practitioners.
The series runs on Global BC and CKNW from Jan. 14 to the 27 and will include segments on Global News at 5 and CKNW, tackling various topics on marijuana and mental health.
Marijuana-related topics will include CBD versus THC, treating depression and anxiety with marijuana, treating chronic pain and topical applications versus ingestion.
The remaining stories will address mental health, including creating a work-life balance, the role of hormones in mental health, understanding the early warning signs and symptoms of mental illness and treating substance abuse.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 14) WATCH: In the first interview of our health series Sonia Sunger talks to Dr. Thomas Kerr, the senior scientist at the BC Centre for Substance Use. They discuss how cannabis could be used to combat the current opioid crisis in the province.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 15) Family physician Dr. Bryn Hyndman explains the difference between the main chemicals in cannabis. She explains how CBD could be used in treatment without getting patients high.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 15) With new legalization comes a lot of new lingo. As part of our 2019 Health Series, Jennifer Palma looks at all the claims being made about what marijuana does to you.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 16) Pain BC executive director Maria Hudspith explains how marijuana is being used to treat chronic pain and what more research could show about the possible benefits.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 17) Medicinal Cannabis Resource Centre president Terry Roycroft tells us where he see the use of cannabis in health and medicine going. We look at the possible uses, treatment and research we could see in the next decade.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 17) More and more cancer patients are turning to cannabis to help alleviate their symptoms. But is that the right treatment for everyone? Jennifer Palma reports on what patients need to exercise caution.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 21) Registered Nutritionist Karlene Karst explains how hormones can impact your mental health and what you can do to regulate those hormones.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 22) Registered Clinical Counselor and Director of Operations at the Take a Hike Foundation explains the specific mental health challenges faced by youth and how to best engage with them
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 22) How protecting your personal time from work emails and calls – is essential for your well-being. Sonia Deol explains
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 23) Registered Clinical Counsellor Julia Kristina gives us some tips for creating a better balance between work and home life.
WATCH: (Aired Jan. 24) Over the past few years social media has evolved from an interesting distraction to playing a major part in many people’s everyday lives. But what happens when the desire to share and get likes becomes overwhelming? Sonia Deol reports.