Sexual and Reproductive Health
In collaboration with Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador, the YCRH is putting together a binder on that consists of information on menstruation, pregnancy and birth control, STIs and safer sex, consent, reproductive mental health, sexual health clinics as well as demonstration kits that will accessible for educators and students.
Travel in the time of COVID – A Short Story
By Julia Smith, General Member My family is a family of explorers, we love traveling and visiting new places. Covid-19 has put a wedge in our travel plans over the last few years. As countries begin to open their borders again after lock downs I am so looking forward to getting out there again. I […]
Brain Health Awareness Month
By Ysabelle Tumaneng, General Member Did you know that May is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada? What is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada? This month is about ensuring we care for our brains and prevent brain diseases. Our brains control everything we do, so keeping them healthy is important! Brain diseases like dementia, […]
Nutrition Discovery Labs at Toronto Metropolitan University is seeking participants!
The Nutrition Discovery Labs (ND Labs) at Toronto Metropolitan University is a state-of-the-art research lab researching the relationship between physiological and environmental factors contributing to appetite and energy imbalance. The Labs aim to advise parents, researchers, and caregivers on diet, physical activities, and the environment in preventing or managing overeating in children. The Lab is […]
Feeling SAD During Certain Seasons?
by Emma Rubbens, General Member The “winter blues” is a common term Canadians use during our winter season, due to the length of time the cold lasts in many parts of the country. I can easily say that when the warm weather starts in spring, I feel happier, excited, motivated, and have a more positive […]
YCRH 10th Anniversary Alumni Panel is tomorrow!
To celebrate the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health’s(YCRH) 10th anniversary, an Alumni Panel event with former leads will be held on the 15th of March 2023 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT. Speakers: Alyssa Frampton: Alyssa has worked at the intersections of community engagement, health, and policy for the past 7 years. Alyssa has […]
Vitamin D and Me: A Beginners Guide
Written By: Samara Mascarenhas, Indigenous Youth Health Project Co-Lead Vitamin D has been at the forefront of public health and health promotion sectors in the few years since research has proven its significant capabilities for overall human health. Within Canada, the benefits of vitamin D have been promoted at both the community and policy level […]
The Impacts of Social Media on Youth; From a Teenager In The “Digital Age”
By Julia Smith, General Member The way we communicate and share information has changed drastically with the addition of social media. Billions of people around the world access news via social media and can be accessed in real time. Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter allow anyone to contribute and comment on the news without […]
Kids and Vaccines Day is today!
Building on the success of the first Kids and Vaccines Day in 2022, Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, have declared February 23, 2023 as National Kids and Vaccines Day 2023 (#KidsVaccinesDay). This day will bring together industry, influencers, and experts […]
Does Music Help Concentration?
By Vaishu Sundaram, Director of Events It’s that time of the week! Sunday morning, getting ready to have the most productive day ever before the rush of the new week. Whether you have a bunch of small mundane tasks around the house that you’re itching to cross off on your to-do list or you have […]