New CHILD Study paper: Timing of food introduction and development of food sensitization
Delaying the introduction of potentially allergenic foods until after a baby’s first year may increase the likelihood of a food allergy later on, according to new findings from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study. The research, published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, found that infants who avoided cow’s milk products, egg and peanut […]
Position Statement on Screen Time from the Canadian Paediatric Society
Screen time and young children: Promoting health and development in a digital world The digital landscape is evolving more quickly than research on the effects of screen media on the development, learning and family life of young children. This statement examines the potential benefits and risks of screen media in children under 5 years old, […]
YouthREX Online Certificate: Understanding Program Evaluation for Youth Wellbeing (Ontario)
YouthREX invites you to take part in a free, 10 week online certificate that will give you a foundational understanding of the main concepts, approaches and practices relevant to conducting evaluation of programs and initiatives in the youth sector. Registration Deadline: July 21, 2017Start Date: September 15, 2017End Date: November 23, 2017 Visit the YouthREX website to […]
Discussion Paper on Youth Health Rights in Canada
In Canada, many young people are not aware of their rights when it comes to health, and even those young people who are aware of their rights may face barriers in seeking to exercise them, particularly in accessing health services. In partnership with the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) […]
New Program Focuses on Families of First Responders Impacted by PTSD
Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) for Families and other Supportive Relationships Family members of first responders impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will now have access to new supports in increasing resiliency and improving mental health outcomes. As part of Mental Health Week (May 1-7), Medavie Health Foundation has announced its partnership with the Mental Health Commission […]
A New Resource to Support and Promote Mental Health in the Classroom
With research indicating that 20 per cent of Canadian students suffer from a mental health illness and teachers facing higher levels of stress than the general public work force, there is a need for more support for mental health resiliency in the classroom. To meet that need, Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada), along […]
Participants needed for online study about screen time
Do you know anyone aged 12-18 years old who plays video games, social networks, watches TV or plays on their smartphone? The Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) is looking for participants to complete an online survey about screen time quality and health. There is a chance to win a $50.00 CAD gift […]
2017 Healthy School Communities National Forum: Research Abstracts Now Being Accepted
Deadline for abstracts is Friday, June 2 PHE Canada is hosting a research symposium in conjunction with the Healthy School Communities (HSC) National Forum taking place November 2-3, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario. Researchers, graduate students and professionals are invited to submit an abstract to present a: 15 minute traditional oral presentation & discussion, 20 minute […]
Wanna Play? A Global Invitation to Get Outside and Play
The Wanna Play Campaign was recently launched online at wannaplay.global. On the website, you can: Invite someone outside to play by sending a postcard, Snap a photo of you and/or that person actually getting outside to play, or Show the world that you love to play, share through #wannaplayoutside Invite someone to get outside and […]
Celebrating 10 years of the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health
Today, The Sandbox Project joins Dr. Stan Kutcher and teenmentalhealth.org in celebrating the work that has taken place over the past 10 years under the Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health. Learn more 10 years of the Sun Life Financial Chair on teenmentalhealth.org Introduction to the Sandbox Youth Mental Health Initiative being led by Dr. […]