Children Mental Health
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More than 1,700 people participated in RBC’s Race For Kids in CalgaryOver $2.3 million has been raised since the event began seven years ago, according to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.CanadaSep 10, 2023
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Study shows COVID had little impact on mental health. The same isn’t true for kidsA new study found that emergency department visits for suicide attempts among youth across the world increased by 22 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthMar 15, 2023
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London, Ont. mothers highlight lack of mental health support for teen daughtersAccording to the Ontario Phycological Association, requests for mental health support for children and youth services increased by 104 per cent between 2021 and 2022.CanadaJan 23, 2023
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B.C. youth representative calls for data on mental health of children in careA 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.HealthSep 20, 2022
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Alberta government providing $87M to improve youth mental health in schoolsThe Alberta government said the funding is essential to improve in-school supports and pediatric rehabilitation supports for children and youth.HealthJul 28, 2022
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‘Hatred doesn’t steal our hope’: Helping children understand, cope with Texas school shootingThe 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.WorldMay 25, 2022
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Sask. child advocate report shows over-representation of Indigenous children in death, injury dataThe Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth released a report highlighting the problems faced by young people in the province.HealthApr 29, 2022
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Toronto Board of Health report outlines pandemic impact on children, young peopleA report from the Toronto Board of Health is looking at the health impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and youth.HealthApr 11, 2022
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Four ways parents can help teens safely navigate InstagramExperts 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.TechOct 6, 2021
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Children hit hard by COVID-19 need mental health support, UN report warnsGovernments 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.HealthOct 4, 2021
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