Children Mental Health

• London, Ont. mothers highlight lack of mental health support for teen daughters

  According to the Ontario Phycological Association, requests for mental health support for children and youth services increased by 104 per cent between 2021 and 2022.

  Canada

  Jan 23
  
• B.C. youth representative calls for data on mental health of children in care

  A recent report found anxiety disorders are more than three times higher among children in care, depression is nearly 10 times higher and PTSD is 40 times more likely.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2022
  
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• Alberta government providing $87M to improve youth mental health in schools

  The Alberta government said the funding is essential to improve in-school supports and pediatric rehabilitation supports for children and youth.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2022
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• ‘Hatred doesn’t steal our hope’: Helping children understand, cope with Texas school shooting

  The mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas is an unspeakable tragedy, but it's one that needs to be spoken about with your kids, experts say.

  World

  May 25, 2022
• Sask. child advocate report shows over-representation of Indigenous children in death, injury data

  The Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth released a report highlighting the problems faced by young people in the province.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2022
• Toronto Board of Health report outlines pandemic impact on children, young people

  A report from the Toronto Board of Health is looking at the health impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and youth.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2022
• Four ways parents can help teens safely navigate Instagram

  Experts say open lines of communication, age limits and if necessary, activity monitoring are some steps parents can take to help kids navigate the dangers of social media.

  Tech

  Oct 6, 2021
• Children hit hard by COVID-19 need mental health support, UN report warns

  Governments must pour more money and resources into preserving the mental well-being of children and adolescents, the U.N.'s child protection agency urged in a report Tuesday.

  Health

  Oct 4, 2021
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• ‘It’s going to take time’: Navigating post-pandemic anxiety

  It's important to acknowledge that it's normal to feel anxiety, especially when emerging from a life-changing event like the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 1, 2021
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• Our kids are not OK. Child advocates say children need help now

  Child advocates and children's hospitals warn children are in crisis as more suicide attempts, substance use and depression cases are reported.

  Health

  May 20, 2021