Can The Moblees™ Move Canadian Children?
Investigating the Impact of a Television Program on Children’s Physical Activity Background The effects of messaging about physical activity and sedentary behavior purposefully integrated into children’s TV programming on children’s behavior is unknown. The Moblees is a Canadian childrens’ show that explicitly promotes physical activity. Two studies were conducted to (1) examine whether children were […]
Register now! 7th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of childhood and adolescent obesity. The 7th conference will focus on a range of topics that impact the prevention and treatment of obesity beyond the clinic setting, considering the broader social and environmental factors that influence the health of children, adolescents, and […]
First-ever comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder database developed by CanFASD
The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) is launching the only comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) database in the world, providing key insight into the profile of individuals with FASD as well as Canada’s first-ever national prevalence statistics. CanFASD can now get real-time data from clinics across Canada, helping inform policy and […]
imTEEN receives a Canadian Health and Informatics Award for Innovation
Last night, the imTEEN project team consisting of WeUsThem, Dr. Stan Kutcher, The Sandbox Project and TELUS Health was awarded the prestigious Canadian Health Informatics Award in Patient Care Innovation. Presented by Digital Health Canada and ITAC Health, the Canadian Health Informatics Award in Patient Care Innovation recognizes a for-profit healthcare ICT company and client team […]
UNICEF Canada and dozens of Canadian celebrities shine spotlight on challenges facing youth in Canada
A recent UNICEF report comparing the well-being of children in the richest countries around the world placed Canada an alarming 25th among the 41 countries measured. These rankings haven’t improved in more than a decade, which has UNICEF Canada partnering with top Canadian celebrities to do something about it.
The Sweet Caroline Foundation Launches Allergy Awareness Pilot with Food Allergy Canada
The Sweet Caroline Foundation in collaboration with Food Allergy Canada has announced the launch of a pilot project called Allergy Awareness for Schools. This initiative includes a powerful video called “Caroline’s Story,” in which the Lorette family shares the story of their 14-year-old daughter Caroline, who passed away from an anaphylactic reaction to dairy in 2014. The […]
imTeen Wins International Award
WeUsThem has received an international W3 award for creative excellence in the design of the imTEEN app. imTEEN empowers youth to track and take care of their mental health on a daily basis. In partnership with Telus Health, The Sandbox Project and Dr. Stan Kutcher, WeUsThem designed a comprehensive, user-friendly app. With imTEEN, teens can […]
2018 CAPHC Annual Conference – CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
CAPHC is excited to launch the Call for Poster Abstracts for the 2018 CAPHC Annual Conference. The Poster Session at the CAPHC Annual Conference has grown into one of the premier events at this annual meeting, providing an ideal venue to showcase and view innovative research, exciting programs and unique strategies taking place in […]
2018 Medavie Scholarship Now Open
The 2018 Medavie Scholarship Honouring Pierre-Yves Julien, Medavie’s former CEO, is now open. Administered by Medavie Health Foundation, $5,000 is awarded to a youth who has overcome adversity related to mental health and is pursuing related health post-secondary studies. Visit the Medavide Health Foundation to learn more.
Toronto, May 15: Youth Engagement Primer
You’re invited Join this free session on Tuesday, May 15 from 1pm – 3 pm in the Auditorium at the YMCA Central, 20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto. Led by the Ontario Centre of Excellence in Child and Youth Mental Health, the Youth Engagement Primer is designed to build a common understanding of youth engagement and explore the benefits […]