youth and children generally

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Thursday, June 22, 2023 | York University, Toronto
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How can youth workers best support youth with incarcerated family? What do youth workers need to understand about the unique experiences of these youth?

Join YouthRex for this conversation with practitioners and advocates to learn from their professional and lived experience, exploring the realities for youth with incarcerated family, including issues such as:

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Cannabis and the Developing Brain," on May 9th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting an upcoming webinar about Gambling & Comorbidity.

The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on:

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Talking With Youth About Cannabis," on May 1st from 3:30pm - 5:00pm AST. Below is a description about the webinar.

You’re invited for EHN Canada’s next educational webinar:Youth Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Practices with Teresa Bansen, MSW, RSW, Youth Program Manager, Bellwood Health Services.

IN the last few years there has been a buzz about Trauma and that's because we are learning it is at the root of most mental health concerns.

I want to take a look at the PCL-5 and the ACES study to begin. Not being a doctor, I have found that these are the two most common SCREENINGS used in my practice and very helpful for practitioners and clients to not only assess but to focus on strategies for treatment, healing and well being.

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a free virtual webinar, "Canna-facts," on April 26th from 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. Below is a description about the webinar.

Free Webinar!

The Youth Cannabis Awareness Program (YCAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto will be hosting a series of webinars throughout 2023-2023. If you are interested in registering for any of the webinars, you can click on the document attached to see a list of webinars that will be offered, along with their dates, times, and registration links!

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) will be hosting a free virtual webinar on youth gaming and gambling with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a description of the webinar:

Are video games like Candy Crush gambling? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?

Do you have experience with bipolar disorder (BD) and thoughts on how to
improve early identification and interventions in youth?
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) wants to understand what young people find important in early identification and intervention for youth with bipolar disorder. Join us and share your views to help YWHO improve services and support for young people in Ontario.

This consult is for:

- youth aged (12-25) with lived and living experience of bipolar disorder

- youth caregivers (aged 12-30) supporting a young person with bipolar disorder

A new infosheet by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health provides insight into common challenges students may face during the transition from post-secondary education to the workforce, strategies to navigate that transition, and ways that campuses can support graduating students.

Click here to download the information sheet

CMHA Peel Dufferin is Hosting an ASK! Workshop

Date: May 1 & 2, 2023 (2 day training)

Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm EST

Cost: $152.55 CAD TAX INC

Register Here

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is offering a FREE e-learning course about youth and cannabis use in Canada.

This self-guided module explores findings from Canadian national surveys to illustrate the landscape of recreational cannabis use in Canada particularly as it relates to youth. It will address frequently asked questions such as:

YouthREX and partners – the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA), Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program at Strides Toronto, and YMCA Youth Cannabis Awareness Program – invite you to a two-part community

Family-based treatment for adolescent eating disorders

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Let’s Discuss: Intro to Opioids

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. In this one-hour workshop you will learn about opioids, prevention, recovery and how to protect yourself and your community. Participate in activities, quizzes and more!

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and teens: Evidence-informed treatment strategies for kids and their families

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute