Coming Up Together: Towards Ending and Preventing Youth Homelessness in Ontario, Canada and Beyond – Call for Proposals
Coming Up Together: Towards Ending and Preventing Youth Homelessness in Ontario, Canada and Beyond – Call for Proposals Coming Up Together: Towards Ending and Preventing Youth Homelessness in Ontario, Canada and BeyondFebruary 20, 21, 22, 2018On unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)Convened by a multi-sectoral organizing committee, hosted by Carleton UniversityUniversity of Ottawa Faculty of Social […]
Pet exposure during early life affects infant gut microbiota
Owning a cat or dog might be a good thing when it comes to reducing the risk of childhood allergies and obesity, according to new findings from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study. The research, published in the journal Microbiome and highlighted in Nature Outlook, found that babies exposed to furry pets in […]
Consensus Statement on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults: Making Transitions a Priority in Canada
The recommendations in the Consensus Statement on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults are aimed at people who have a role to play in improving the mental health of emerging adults. Read the statement The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to release the Consensus Statement on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults: Making […]
Youth in Toronto: We want to hear from you!
In partnership with the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) is holding focus groups with people aged 15-30 to gain further understanding around the knowledge and experiences of youth when it comes to their health rights and responsibilities. Collected anonymously, this information will be used to create an online platform […]
The Moblees nominated for YMA 2017 Award of Excellence
Celebrating the country’s top producers and broadcasters of screen-based content for young viewers, Canadian nonprofit industry org Youth Media Alliance (YMA) has announced its 2017 English-language Awards of Excellence nominees for TV programs and digital and interactive productions. We’re excited to share that one of Sandbox’s Collaborating Partners, The Moblees, has been nominated in the […]
Numbum Relief Challenge
Free the Numbum is running a month long campaign to encourage classrooms to consistently integrate Daily Physical Activity (DPA). Through Free the Numbum’s video content and activity tracker, they will be highlighting and rewarding classrooms who are making time in their day to get active. The challenge is very simple. Classrooms complete videos, earn points, […]
Stakeholder Survey for the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep
Childcare providers, practitioners and researchers whose work is in some way connected with physical activity, sedentary time and/or sleep are being invited to participate in a survey soliciting thier opinion on a draft of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep (herein referred to […]
Outside Play Tool Launched
Dr. Mariana Brussoni and her research team created Outsideplay.ca to help parents and communities reverse the trend that is limiting children’s chances to play outside and take risks in play. Outsideplay.ca is designed to help users find a more balanced approach for them and their child through understanding the importance of risky play, working to […]
PHE Canada to hold 2nd Healthy School Communities National Forum
Pathways to student achievement, health and well-being Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) has announced details of their 2017 Healthy School Communities National Forum which will be held in Ottawa, ON from November 2-3 at The Brookstreet Hotel. This biennial National event is a must attend for community leaders and decision-makers working across sectors […]
Mental Health Academy
The Mental Health Academy is a signature TeenMentalHealth.org event furthering education in mental health using evidence-based research and programs. Led by Dr. Stan Kutcher, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, the fifth edition of The Academy will take place on July 21 and 22, 2017 at Halifax West High School in Halifax, Nova […]