Understanding emotions can be complicated. The Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at CAMH is happy to release two animated videos to help young people understand depression.

A new webinar, presented by Tara Elton-Marshall, shared information on the prevalence of cannabis use among Ontario and Canadian youth, focusing on pre/post legalization changes. 

You can watch the recording here: http://cannabisknowledgehub.ca...ng-legalization.html

I was surprised to see the change in how many youth use edibles.
Did anyone else find the information presented surprising?

Youth Research and Evaluation Exchange (YouthREX) is excited to announce that our next guest in the "In Conversation" series will be Dr. Oyedeji (Deji) Ayonrinde, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Queen’s University. We invite you to join us for a far-reaching conversation about mental health in this unprecedented time!

Leading the way in mental health training and education

The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub is pleased to offer a Cannabis and Youth Speaker Series. Part 1 featured CAMH's Dr.

The Cannabis Knowledge Exchange Hub team is busy producing research snapshots featuring the newest evidence on non-medical cannabis use.

Research snapshots are short, plain-language summaries of recent peer-reviewed research articles. They make it easy to understand and use the most current evidence.

We recently released a snapshot answering the question, "Does cannabis use lead to more severe alcohol consequences for young adults?"

Research has shown that a type of antidepressants, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can help reduce the symptoms of depression in young people. This handout explains, in simple language, what SSRIs are, when youth might see the benefits and what side effects, if any, can occur. It also provides tips on how to take the medication. This resource is meant for youth. It can also be used by health care providers, pharmacists or other supports in young people’s lives to help explain SSRIs to youth.

Leading the way in mental health training and education

Certificate Program in Children's Grief and Bereavement 

Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX) is excited to launch an interactive online conversation series on how the Ontario youth sector is adapting to shifting contexts as a result of COVID-19.

When the pandemic hit, youth programs did not just pack up but continued their relentless search for ways to keep supporting better outcomes for Ontario’s youth!

Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange (YouthREX) is excited to launch an interactive online conversation series on how the Ontario youth sector is adapting to shifting contexts as a result of COVID-19.

When the pandemic hit, youth programs did not just pack up but continued their relentless search for ways to keep supporting better outcomes for Ontario’s youth!

Leading the way in mental health training and education 

Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Racialized Young People

CALLING BLACK LADIES

How Are YOU Doing ❤️ Are YOU Okay ❤️ Do YOU Need A Safe Space To Unpack And Relax???

You’re invited to an exclusively Black & Racialized Women’s Group that meets weekly to discuss the impact of this current fight for Racial Equality on everyday life and to collaboratively build a new Self-Care Toolkit specific to this season of COVID, George Floyd and Systemic, Structural Racism … in addition to random bits of hilarity that make our meetings fun 😂😂😂

We meet in the TRUE ROOTS - Zoom Room every Friday at 7:00pm (est) to CHECK-IN & CHAT.

An interactive presentation addressing questions and concerns of parents/ caregivers and service providers regarding the use of technology by youth (grades 7 and up).  Presented by school based addiction counsellors from Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services, Ottawa, Ontario. 

HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/91561792640

www.rideauwood.org

Making the Shift Inc. is thrilled to host the first of its Virtual Event Series featuring Jesse Thistle, a Métis scholar with lived experience of youth homelessness and the co-author of the definition of Indigenous homelessness in Canada. Jesse will share his journey of resilience while navigating homelessness as an Indigenous youth, how it informed his work as a scholar and national bestselling author, and his process of co-developing the definition of Indigenous homelessness in Canada.

This series will provide evidence on cannabis use amongst youth, present a panel conversation on how to meet the needs of diverse youth and provide concrete skills that practitioners can use when working with youth.

Part 1:  Youth cannabis use following legalization 

PRESENTER: 

Dr. Tara Elton-Marshall
Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The global enforcement of social distancing measures that began earlier this year has eliminated many common sources of entertainment. How then have individuals been keeping themselves engaged during this time? This article outlines the increased participation in online gaming and gambling, how these opportunities have changed as a result of COVID-19 and how these activities have specifically impacted youth. The article also explores strategies to stay safe during this time.

Direct registration link: https://teach.camhx.ca/moodle/course/view.php?id=41 

In collaboration by School Mental Health Ontario and the Ministry of Education, we developed vaping fact sheets for primary and secondary educators and youth. The resources contain facts on vaping, such as the laws around vaping, health risks for youth, and corrections of misconceptions. They also include where to find support and additional information on vaping.

They are available in both English and French.