…First Nations and Inuit than non-Aboriginal youth. To address youth and suicide, Ontario’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services has launched the Youth Suicide Prevention Plan. It’s part of Ontario’s…Continue readingOntario’s Youth Suicide Prevention Plan
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History of Mental Health Reform
…for the child and youth mental health system including: the launch of Ontario’s youth suicide prevention plan, increased psychiatric consultations for children and youth through expanded and enhanced Tele-Mental Health…Continue readingHistory of Mental Health Reform
Building a Better School Environment for Youth with Mental Health and Addiction Issues
…issues. Spearheaded by CMHO’s Youth Action Committee, Building a Better School Environment for Youth with Mental Health and Addiction Issues identified the need for: Improved communication between students and educators…Continue readingBuilding a Better School Environment for Youth with Mental Health and Addiction Issues
Understanding and finding help for substance use and addictions
…for mental health, addictions and well-being to post-secondary students in Ontario. Lower-Risk Cannabis Guidelines for Youth https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/guides-and-publications/lrcug-for-youth This youth education resource provides evidence-based information on safer ways to use cannabis,…Continue readingUnderstanding and finding help for substance use and addictions
CMHA Ontario attends Forum on Youth Mental Health and Justice
On October 30, 2013, the Ministries of Children and Youth Services, Attorney General and Education came together to host an important Forum on Youth Mental Health and Justice. This event…Continue readingCMHA Ontario attends Forum on Youth Mental Health and Justice
Disproportionately high youth suicide rates in the Aboriginal population
The average rate of suicide in Canada among Aboriginal youth is about five to six times higher than non-Aboriginal youth. Chief Peter Moonias from the Neskantaga First Nation spoke recently…Continue readingDisproportionately high youth suicide rates in the Aboriginal population
Education
Primary and Secondary Resources Mental Health and High School: CMHA website which provides information, support, links and personal stories for students, educators and parents. Ministry of Children and Youth Services:…Continue readingEducation
Jack.org report identifies how adult allies can support youth mental health
A new youth-led report released by Jack.org outlines how adult allies can better support and promote youth mental health across Canada. The Youth Voice Report 2019 is the result of…Continue readingJack.org report identifies how adult allies can support youth mental health
Prescription drug abuse rising among Aboriginal youth
Health Canada’s “Youth Smoking Survey” reveals that the abuse of prescription painkillers is five times greater amongst Inuit youth than among non-Aboriginal youth. In a presentation at the Canadian Public…Continue readingPrescription drug abuse rising among Aboriginal youth
Trading up: New program hopes to steer youth away from crime
…the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. It hopes to train 300 youth each year to prepare them for employment and apprenticeship programs. The Training Trades Centre has established connections…Continue readingTrading up: New program hopes to steer youth away from crime