youth-teen adolescent years (ages 12-18)

Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Professional Development Training

Pathways Interrupted: 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Leading Responses to Hidden Homelessness in Ontario, Canada

On October 22, 2024, a webinar about the link between co-occurring addiction problems and youth bipolar disorder and the brain science behind this association was co-hosted by the Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) at CAMH with EENet in the Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

This webinar explored:

Two researchers from the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine, Graciela Pineyro and Tomas Paus, have published their study this month which links Cannabis use to a thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents.  

Cells and Molecules Underpinning Cannabis-Related Variations in Cortical Thickness during Adolescence | Journal of Neuroscience

Interested in learning more about peer support for youth and young adults? Want to learn more about how peer support can be a part of the recovery journey for folks with mental health challenges? 

From playing claw machines to opening

This webinar is tailored to help parents understand and support their teens experiencing depression with or without suicidal ideation. Throughout the presentation, parents will learn about the signs and symptoms of depression in teens, as well as strategies for providing support and assistance. Topics covered will include recognizing the difference between typical adolescent behaviour and signs of depression, how to initiate the conversation with their teen, and best practices for creating a supportive home environment.

About Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada

Most of us agree that our relationship with our phones is complicated - throw in the demands of a developing brain and this complexity reaches new heights! In this webinar, Dr. Natasha Parent will explore how basic psychological needs relate to adolescents' smartphone and social media use, and how engaging with these technologies can have both positive and negative effects for teens. We will unpack how these positive effects can support teens' developmental needs, and how things like FOMO can fuel behaviours that may be harmful to teens' wellbeing.

Self-harm in teenagers: The spectrum from nonsuicidal self-injury to suicidality

On-demand training presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Facilitator: Marshall Korenblum, MD, FRCP(C), Dip. Child Psych.
Dr. Marshall Korenblum is an expert speaker and psychiatrist at Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids.

Changing Minds With Youth & Hope and Me Presents...

Youth Living Well (YLW) is a free, virtual program that provides skills-building programs and peer support groups for individuals aged 16-29 who identify as youth or young adults with mood disorders and related issues.

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

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Suicide in teenagers: Signs, symptoms and risk factors

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Psychotherapy with teens: How will it look in the future?

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute