…abuse a family history of suicide access to lethal means, such as guns or medications. Youth in some communities are at increased risk of suicide, particularly youth in many Aboriginal…Continue readingUnderstanding Suicide and Finding Help
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CMHA Ontario participates in webinar on equity in child and youth mental health
…some of the youth that they work with. Combined with the youths’ written expressions, the video describes their feelings, needs and unique experiences with mental health services. Specifically, the youth…Continue readingCMHA Ontario participates in webinar on equity in child and youth mental health
CMHA York and South Simcoe event raises nearly $170K for youth services
…Simcoe offers a variety of programs for those aged 12 and above including MOBYSS, Ontario’s first and only mobile health clinic for youth ages 12-25. MOBYSS travels to where youth…Continue readingCMHA York and South Simcoe event raises nearly $170K for youth services
Wait times for youth mental health services in Ontario at all-time high
…waiting for Ontario publicly-provided child and youth mental health care is at an all-time high. Twenty-eight thousand children and youth are now waiting for mental health treatment. CMHO’s previous survey…Continue readingWait times for youth mental health services in Ontario at all-time high
Free webinar on using tech to support youth mental health
With studies showing that Canada’s youth are online more than ever, it’s important for mental health organizations to embrace new strategies to connect with youth in order to support their…Continue readingFree webinar on using tech to support youth mental health
Right By You Campaign calls for a national investment in youth suicide prevention
…children and youth. Death by suicide among 15 to 24 year olds is the second leading cause of death in this age group. In fact, three times as many youth…Continue readingRight By You Campaign calls for a national investment in youth suicide prevention
Province funds new Youth Wellness Hubs involving CMHAs in Guelph, Windsor
…Health Care, and will work together with youth and families to design a hub to meet the needs of youth in Windsor. These new Youth Wellness Hubs are intended for…Continue readingProvince funds new Youth Wellness Hubs involving CMHAs in Guelph, Windsor
United Nations draws attention to mental health at annual youth event
…to youth. This year’s theme is meant to raise awareness about youth with mental health issues and help reduce stigma. The United Nations estimates that one in five young people…Continue readingUnited Nations draws attention to mental health at annual youth event
Three new clinics for youth mental health open in Toronto
…Youth Services and The Sashbear Foundation. These new clinics are located in Toronto at: ‘What’s up’ walk-in at Scarborough’s East Metro Youth Services, Delisle Youth Services (at Yonge & Eglington)…Continue readingThree new clinics for youth mental health open in Toronto
Research Snapshot: Preventing alcohol use problems among Aboriginal youth
Youth who experiment with alcohol may be at risk for future alcohol use problems. Previous studies and trends showed that Aboriginal youth may be at an even greater risk for…Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Preventing alcohol use problems among Aboriginal youth