Digital mental health tools enable greater access to mental health and addiction services than ever before. But how much do we really know about these products? The answer might surprise you.
Most mental health apps have not been scientifically evaluated for safety or effectiveness. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning for youth, who often turn to apps for support.
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Abstract submissions for the CCYC Health In | Equity Conference are due Friday, October 8, 2021.
Abstracts in one of the five program themes will be displayed in the form of a digital poster presentation in the virtual poster hall. Please see the abstracts page for details on requirements and how to submit.
Program Themes
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The Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity's Strength in Structure Project is looking for 30 youth (aged 15-29) who:
Promoting Resiliency in Children, Youth, and Families in Primary Care
Pauktuutit, the national non-profit organization representing all Inuit women in Canada, has released a new report called "Cannabis in our Communities: What we Heard." This report comes after 11 months of engagement with Inuit women, their partners, and youth to learn more about their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour towards cannabis.
The report is available in Inuktitut and English and can be accessed here.
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Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar: September 28 and October 5, 2021 | Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Angel Yuen, MSW, RSW
Live webinar: September 16 and 23, 2021 | Time: 9 a.m. to noon EST
Facilitator: Colleen Carney, PhD, CPsych
Client age category: For professionals who work with clients aged 12 to 25 years.
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Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among youth in Canada. CCSA wanted to know from young people what they think about the alcohol education that targets them. |
When a free to play game provides an opportunity to pay to play, does it become gambling? What are loot boxes and how does the government regulate them? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?
All these questions and more will be discussed in this free webinar being conducted by the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program.
Overview
The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) is presently running a Digital Media Contest that challenges youth (ages 18 – 25) to create a video or poster discussing how cannabis use affects youth brain development, and we were wondering if you’d be willing to help us choose a winner by joining the Contest Organizer’s Jury (CO Jury).
Details:
Registration is now open!
Limited spots are available! Our next cycle begins on September 7, 2021. These weekly ECHO sessions take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST every Tuesday for 24 weeks.
Register: https://cheo.echoontario.ca/register/
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The Research Connect Webinar series is hosted by Hamilton Health Sciences Research in collaboration with a network of nine academic teaching hospitals in southern Ontario and two major universities, McMaster and U of T. This is a virtual space for the research community to come together and strengthen bonds of collaboration.
Title: In Loving Memory of the Children, Honouring the truth, Reconciling for the Future
Youth Living Well is an interpersonal skills-building group for youth and young adults aged 14 to 29 who are affected by mood disorders and related issues.
Stop Drop and Talk is a drop-in peer support group for youth and young adults aged 14-29 who are affected by mood disorders and related challenges, that are led by youth and young adult facilitators.
Our aim is to empower and provide youth with all the support they need to manage their mental health challenges, to make sure they know they are not alone in a safe inclusive space for fun and connection.
Has COVID-19 affected youth gambling behavior? Are youth using video games differently during the pandemic? Given current restrictions how does a program effectively discuss gambling awareness with youth?
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Dates
Part One: Thursday, January 13, 2022 | 4:30-6:30 PM EST
Part Two: Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 4:30-6:30 PM EST
Part Three: Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 4:30-6:30 PM EST
Location
Hosted via Zoom. Participants will be able to attend online or call in over the phone.
Course Description
