Be the First to Try New Youth Mental Health Support Tool created by the Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University!
For the past year, a team at the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University has been building a digital tool to support youth mental health in Canada. The team is now seeking youth between the ages of 11 and 18 to try out the new tool and provide feedback. Here’s your chance to use your […]
Climate Change, Eco-Anxiety, and Active Hope, oh my!
Written by Karen Tang, General Member Given that this month’s theme at the YCRH is on Climate Health, it would be remiss to not have a blog dedicated to climate change and its associated mental health impacts, because we know there are many! Ranging from anxiety around climate change and the environment (also called “eco-anxiety”) […]
Projects Helping the Environment Part 2
Written by Christine Wincentaylo, General Member Welcome back to part 2 of significant initiatives helping with climate change with priority towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Stand For Trees – Non-Profit Based in the USA. This profit helps local communities protect their forests and has enabled them to preserve millions of acres of land. […]
Projects Helping the Environment Part 1
Written by Christine Wincentaylo, General Member There are projects and organizations worldwide showing ways to reduce our carbon footprints as humans and help reduce climate change impacts on our planet. Join, share, and keep up to date with these projects to spread awareness of these significant initiatives and ideas. The Ocean Cleanup – Non-profit project […]
Public Health Agency of Canada seeking feedback from youth ages 18-29
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is developing resources for youth to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual health. To better understand youth’s needs and preferences, PHAC is carrying out a a short, anonymous survey. The feedback will help ensure that PHAC’s materials and activities for educating the public reach young […]
The YCRH’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan now Available!
Last week, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) announced the release of its strategic plan, which will guide the organization’s efforts over the next three years. This comprehensive plan outlines the high-level objectives, values, and strategic priorities shaping the YCRH’s actions and initiatives during this period. The Strategic Plan can be viewed here. To […]
Children First Canada to hold “Being, Belonging, Becoming” Workshop in Calgary on July 6
Being, Belonging, Becoming (BBB) is an innovative youth leadership program that improves the mental health and resilience of youth. The program is aimed at equipping youth aged 13-18 to develop skills, capacity and confidence to create innovative solutions to complex social issues. In this program, youth will participate in an interactive, youth-led workshop and engage with […]
Artists to Check Out for Your Summer Playlist
Written by Christine Wincentaylo, General Member There is new music I am constantly finding, as well as artists that I come across on my TikTok and other social media. Before I share a list of artists to listen to, what are the benefits of listening to music, Are there any? Music can make you happier […]
2SLGBTQ+ Projects in Canada
Written by Christine Wincentaylo, General Member So many great community programs and initiatives/projects across Canada support the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and here are some to highlight! But before sharing these supports, why is it important to have support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community? Statistics: Local surveys from OUTSaskatoon showed that “30% of youth in OUTSaskatoon’s youth program […]
Where to Find Jobs as a Student
Written by Christine Wincetaylo, General Member As students, finding work that pays well and doesn’t require a degree for a job can be challenging. Being a student offers unique opportunities that non-students would not be able to find, and remember, still apply to jobs you don’t think you have all the requirements for because you […]
