Virtual schooling – What needs to be done from the Perspective of a Student
By Julia Smith, General Member Today, we students live in a society where technology and media are easily accessible. It seems like everyone is always on some kind of tablet, phone, or device. In a 2015 study on Screen Time for students by Public Health Ontario, they recommended that kids ages 5-17 should have limited […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
By Julia Smith, General Member Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association to increase openness and awareness about mental health challenges, and has been celebrated since 1951. This year, the event will take place from May 1st to 7th. After three years of pandemic-related restrictions, lockdowns, vaccines, […]
Worldwide Mental Health Initiatives
By Christine Wincentaylo, General Member Sharing programs, initiatives, and not-for-profits across the globe is an excellent way to highlight global innovations that are creating changes. Sadly, due to stigmatization, most countries struggle to find the funding and support to create programs and initiatives. In 2019, “one in every eight people, or 970 million people around […]
Introducing Two MPH students: Michelle Ruhigisha and Seun Akintayo
The Sandbox Project is delighted to announce that it has welcomed two new Master of Public Health (MPH) students to its team. The two MPH students, studying at Brock University and Queens University, will be working with The Sandbox Project over the summer as part of their Public Health practicum experience. They will be able […]
STI Awareness Month
By: Mindalynn Frelick, General Member April is a beautiful month full of sunshine and springtime fun. It is also STI awareness month, so it’s important to take some time to learn about sexual safety, especially if you are exploring it for the first time. This post is a quick overview of what STIs look like […]
The Importance of Immunizations
By Julia Smith, General Member World Immunization Week is observed annually in the last week of April to spread awareness about the importance that vaccines play in protecting people of all ages against preventable disease, in a safe and effective way. Immunizations are one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions in history, preventing millions […]
Benefits of Integrated Youth Services
By Jillian Stringer, General Member We are on the brink of a new era in mental health care. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the need to prioritize the mental well-being of our youth has become an urgent and pressing matter. The current state of the youth mental health system is plagued […]
Let’s make sure parliamentarians make every vote a #VoteForEveryChild
As Parliament resumes after its Easter Break, let’s remember to keep elected officials accountable to Canada’s 8 million children. Our partners at UNICEF Canada have created the Child Rights Legislation Tracker to help the public learn about what bills related to young people are being tabled, how they measure up to children’s rights, and how […]
Easy Meals from Tiktok
By Christine Wincentaylo, General Member Being a student I try to meal prep quick and easy meals since my schedule is constantly changing! I am always looking for new dishes that hold a lot of nutrition for my busy weeks! Check these dishes out or share them with a friend. Breakfast Dishes Lemon Pie Chia […]
Healthy Lifestyle Habits: Why are they so Important?
By Julia Smith, General Member Physical and mental wellness includes more than good health. Personal wellness is achieved through smart lifestyle choices and our routines related to sleep, diet, physical activity, hygiene, and relaxation. I am committed to mental and physical wellness. For the past 6 years, I have been dancing. I have worked my […]