PPD ACT Study – Postpartum Depression: Action Towards Causes and Treatment
PPD ACT is a research study developed by Postpartum Depression: Action Towards Causes and Treatment (PACT) Consortium. They are an international group of clinicians and scientists committed to understanding the genetic cause of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis and are all working together to engage women who currently have or in the past have had […]
Get ready for 2017 #safekidsweek!
Taking place June 5 – 11, 2017, Parachute Safe Kids Week will focus on promoting safe and active transportation: Walk, Bike, Wheel, which includes walking, cycling, skateboarding, scootering and other wheeled activities. Now in its 21st year, Parachute Safe Kids Week is an annual national awareness week developed to bring attention to predictable and preventable injuries in […]
The 2017 Sandbox Summit in Pictures
The 2017 Sandbox Summit took place on April 6, 2017 at TELUS House. For a recap of the Summit, please click here. Photos: Brandon Mott, CYCC Network For more pictures of the 2017 Sandbox Summit, please click here.
Two new CPCHE radon resources for child care professionals
From the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment Radon: What You Can Do Reduce the risk of the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers An easy-to-read fact sheet that describes four simple steps child care professionals can take to protect the children in their care, and themselves, from the risk of radon exposure — locally […]
Reflections on a whirlwind trip to #Sandbox2017
By Maree Rodriguez, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health From April 4th-6th, I had the pleasure of attending the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) Annual General Meeting as well as the 2017 Sandbox Summit. Over two days and two nights, I spent the time thinking, exploring and networking with youth from coast-to-coast across Canada. It […]
UNICEF Canada Foresight Report: What’s the state of children and youth in Canada?
WHAT’S THE STATE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CANADA? Click to download At the Sandbox Summit on April 6, UNICEF Canada hosted a lunchtime discussion where we identified trends shaping the lives of young people, what is causing them, the signals we see them manifest, how pervasive they are, and the implications are for children […]
Atuaqsijut: Following the Path – Sharing Inuit Specific Ways
This resource provides Inuit specific knowledge and cultural practices regarding pregnancy and parenting. It shares best practices for service providers who work with biological, foster, and adoptive parents of Inuit children aged 0 to 6 years old. It offers information for southern service providers on the many challenges and opportunities for Inuit and non-Inuit parents […]
Pet exposure during early life affects infant gut microbiota
Owning a cat or dog might be a good thing when it comes to reducing the risk of childhood allergies and obesity, according to new findings from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study. The research, published in the journal Microbiome and highlighted in Nature Outlook, found that babies exposed to furry pets in […]
Consensus Statement on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults: Making Transitions a Priority in Canada
The recommendations in the Consensus Statement on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults are aimed at people who have a role to play in improving the mental health of emerging adults. Read the statement The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to release the Consensus Statement on the Mental Health of Emerging Adults: Making […]
Youth in Toronto: We want to hear from you!
In partnership with the AstraZeneca Young Health Program, the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH) is holding focus groups with people aged 15-30 to gain further understanding around the knowledge and experiences of youth when it comes to their health rights and responsibilities. Collected anonymously, this information will be used to create an online platform […]