The effect of COVID-19 on the mental health of Canadian post-secondary students
By Stacie Smith, (Director of Relations and Outreach, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many challenges for post-secondary students. The transition to at-home learning has not been an easy one, which in turn has affected many students’ mental health. A large proportion of young people in Canada attend some […]
Wisdom2Action is Exploring Gaps in Canadian Youth Suicide Prevention Research
Wisdom2Action has been selected by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to implement a project on youth suicide prevention research in Canada. The purpose of the project is to better understand the state of youth suicide prevention research, and to identify gaps in both research and knowledge mobilization, to inform and strengthen the national suicide prevention […]
The YCRH Blog: Three Meaningful Ways to Increase Youth Engagement
A Guide for Public and Private Sector Organizations By Mobeen Lalani, (Member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Traditional forms of youth engagement have limited youth to be members of society who need to be guided, controlled, and told how to live a more “positive” lifestyle. Through tokenized and invitational forms of engagement, youth voices […]
New Resource: Raising the Bar for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth
Today, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Planned Parenthood Toronto, the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, the Canadian Teachers Federation, the Child Welfare League of Canada and Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, Wisdom2Action launched two ground-breaking new resources on 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in the youth-serving sector. […]
The COVID-19 Student Support Network is launched!
The COVID-19 Student Support Network is a space for post secondary students to share their thoughts and feelings towards the uncertainty around the upcoming school year. Students, especially those transitioning from high school to university, face an unprecedented situation with a global pandemic changing their way of learning. This project came about as part of […]
Parachute’s National Teen Driver Safety Week is happening October 18 to 24
Parachute’s National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 18 to 24 aims to reduce speeding and teach teens about driving safely without drug or alcohol impairment, distraction and aggression and, new this year, the importance of rail safety. This year, Parachute, Desjardins and CN are calling on teens to recognize that #SpeedIsNoGame to help reduce speeding on roadways. […]
IMHP Survey: Use of Services for 0-6 Children by Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Infant Mental Health Promotion (IMHP) at the Hospital for Sick Children, in collaboration with the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health (The Centre), Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) and Children First would like to hear parents’ thoughts on how child and youth mental health system can improve the quality of services for children […]
Intergenerational consultation on the right of children and youth to a healthy environment
The Children’s Environmental Rights Initiative (CERI) – a global coalition operating under the auspices of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment – is partnering with the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF), the International Institute for Child Rights and Development (IICRD) and others to host an intergenerational consultation on the right of children […]
Dark Cloud: The High Cost of Cyberbullying [VIDEO]
Today marks the launch of the new TELUS Original Documentary, Dark Cloud: The High Cost of Cyberbullying. This 45-minute documentary examines the impacts of cyberbullying and is told through the eyes of Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy. The documentary also features Wendy Craig, Professor at Queen’s University […]
ParticipACTION invites Canadians to virtually explore the country with the Great Big Move!
This October, ParticipACTION is challenging Canadians to get active, get exploring and get winning with the Great Big Move! From October 1st to 31st, team up with up to 7 friends, colleagues or family members to virtually explore amazing Canadian active destinations through the ParticipACTION app. Log move minutes and unlock milestones that increase your […]