youth and children generally

Many providers working in the helping profession, engage in this type of work because they are compassionate and empathetic. However, high caseloads and repeated exposure to traumatic stories can affect their mental health over time, leading to burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. But alongside concepts of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, it's important to recognize the strength and growth that providers derive from engaging in this type of work, and to also think about concepts of vicarious resilience and compassion satisfaction.

Join The Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression on December 1, 2022 for our Conference on Innovative Treatments for Youth Depression! Topics include the CARIBOU integrated care pathway, Brief Psychosocial Intervention, and interventions for caregivers of youth experiencing depression. We will also highlight our clinical tools for primary care providers, clinicians and youth. Presented in partnership with CAMH Education.

Location: Virtual

In this session a panel of experts will discuss using the WHO's latest guide on perinatal mental health and other initiatives to address the mental health of mothers and children.

Depression in adolescents: Evaluating “acting out behaviour” – mad, bad or sad?

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ar...tickets-441199849627

What are the benefits of arts-based programming for youth, and how do these approaches support and improve mental health and wellbeing? How can art be used to mitigate social inequities? What strategies can you incorporate in your work with young people?

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle

Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth

Abstract

Webinar - Conversations in Action: How Lived and Living Expertise Can Inform the Substance Use Health System

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and Frayme are partnering to showcase how lived and living expertise can inform the youth substance use health system. This free virtual event will take place (using Zoom) on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. eastern.

Register today!

In this event, you will hear:

PEACE Psychotherapy is a growing private practice that consists of psychotherapists who are committed to providing flexible and effective therapy to adults as well as adolescents and their families, using the principles and strategies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. We are looking for psychotherapists who are interested in taking on a part-time caseload of clients and honing their knowledge and skills in delivering DBT, with the potential to build up to a full-time caseload.

FUNDING AMOUNT: up to $100,000 CAD each

DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 28th, 2022 at midnight EST.

Granting agency: Mental Health Research Canada

FUNDING AMOUNT: up to $100,000 CAD each

DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 28th, 2022 at midnight EST.

Granting agency: Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC)-Knowledge Institute

Technology has become a significant tool in our day-to-day lives – and it’s constantly evolving. Children are being introduced to technology at younger ages than ever before and have become incredibly versatile when it comes to navigating it. From growing issues like cyberbullying, internet safety, and sharing information online, today’s families are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing technology use.

Join the panel of experts to learn more about the lure of loot boxes.

To register, please use this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webina...qdV-OsRS-a8Fdfi6AkNg

Presentation is free of charge and will be broadcast via Zoom

October 6^th, 2022 from 6:30-8PM – Talking with Youth about Cannabis

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle

Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth

Abstract

In collaboration with Donna Richards, Hellen Gateri, and the York Research Chair in Youth and Contexts of Inequity, YouthREX is excited to co-host a

PsyMood & UMind are excited to bring our Youth & Child mental health professionals to talk about Suicide Prevention Month during this last week of Yellow September.

Check out this new Research Snapshot!

Family violence among 2SLGBTQ+ youth at risk of, and experiencing, homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here is a sneak peek:

Please visit this link to register: Drugs & Youth, What Adults Need to Know! | Eventbrite

Substance use and mental health: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Date: October 12, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
Facilitators: Leora Rich, MSW, RSW and Natalie Kalb, PhD, C.Psych.

PMVC Mental Health Physician, Dr. Natalie Erdmann, is offering a 4 Session Cycle of Collaborative Group Supervision!

Program Structure:

This Supervision Cycle consists of 4 monthly sessions starting on September 28th, 2022. They will take place on the last Wednesday of every month unless otherwise stated. You will be required to commit to, and pay for all 4 sessions at the time of registration. Our cancellation policy is outlined below.