Learning Disabilities
Written by Paige Cox, General Member Learning Disabilities: when a person hears this, the first thing that comes to mind is an inability to do something. There are so many misconceptions surrounding individuals with learning disabilities. When I started to read about Learning Disabilities and their misconceptions, I thought that they didn’t surprise me. As […]
Mental Health and Self-Care: How to Take Care of Your Mental Well-Being
Written by Karen Tang, General Member Disclaimer: The insights shared in this blog are not medical advice and thus, should not be taken as such. Please consult a licensed medical professional if you are unsure. Given that this month’s theme at the YCRH is on Mental Health and Well-being, I alluded to in my previous […]
Stella Place’s “My Next Chapter Peer Support Training Program” accepting Applications for 2024!
Stella’s Place is thrilled to announce the “My Next Chapter Peer Support Training Program is open to applications for the fall of 2024. This comprehensive initiative is designed to empower individuals aged 18-29 to cultivate their personal peer support practice, grounded in the principles of hope, recovery, self-determination, empathy, and equal relationships. Stella’s Place believes […]
What are Concurrent Disorders? Exploring Dual Disorders of Addiction and Mental Health Concerns
Written by Karen Tang, General Member As this month’s theme at the YCRH is on Mental Health and Well-being, I wanted to dedicate a specific blog to concurrent disorders. What are concurrent disorders? “Concurrent disorders” are used to describe concerns with both addiction (typically substance-related) and mental health challenges, occurring at the same time. Other […]
What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Written by Paige Cox, YCRH member. There is always a reason why children may act the way they do. This is so important to remember when you are working with children. When a child is exposed to Toxic stress or Adverse Childhood experiences, it often may show in their behaviour. Some of these behavioural indicators […]
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Health
Written by Karen Tang This month’s theme at the YCRH is around Mental Health and Well-being. May is Mental Health Awareness Month; this has been observed in the United States since 1949. The purpose of having an entire month dedicated to mental health and well-being is to continue to raise awareness and educate the public […]
2024 Sears Studentship Awarded
Text taken from CHILD Cohort Study Website The CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient the Sears Undergraduate Summer Studentship: Anglin Dent, a medical student at the University of Toronto. Anglin’s proposed research on longitudinal phenotypes of asthma-related risk factors in CHILD aims to examine the impact of integrating cough duration, […]
Applications for Press Start’s 2024 CoLab Program now Open!
Applications for Press Start’s 2024 CoLab Program are officially open! Participate in this year’s program to collaborate with changemakers, acclaimed mentors, and keynote speakers nationwide to create a minimally viable solution to Canada’s mental health crisis. Apply today for the unique opportunity to access tools, resources, and a grant and awards pool of $70,000+. Applications […]
Campaign 2000, What is it?
Written by Paige Cox In 1989, there was a promise made in the House of Commons : This House “seek(s) to eliminate poverty among Canadian children by 2000.” -House of Commons, unanimous all-party resolution, November 24, 1989 (House of Commons, 1989) At the point that this was promised, over 1 million children were living in poverty […]
National Immunization Awareness Week 2024
April 22 to 30 marks National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW), an annual event highlighting and recognizing immunization’s importance for all ages. NIAW coincides with World Immunization Week 2024 which is celebrating 50 years of the World Health Organization’s Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). This collaborative effort is estimated to have saved over 150 million lives […]