Mental Health (Child/Youth)
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How ALIGN Members Benefit from National Polling Report Series: Mental Health of Canadians
This series, from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) tracks Canadians’ mental health and offers real-time insights into how Canadians are currently coping and where disparities exist and persist.
Alberta.ca Release - MAID protections for Albertans with mental illness
New legislation would introduce safeguards for medical assistance in dying (MAID) to ensure it is not used in place of care or support for mental illness or disabilities.
Child and Youth Care Interviewing and Counselling: Skills for the Other 23 Hours (CYCAA)
The CYCAA Child and Youth Care Interviewing and Counselling is a practical text designed to help students learn essential interviewing and counselling skills through a practical action-oriented approach and scenarios situated in common professional CYC settings such as group homes, treatment centres, or outreach services.
New Report from MHRC Highlights A Generation Under Pressure
Young people across Canada are facing unprecedented pressures, from economic uncertainty and job insecurity to social isolation and the climate crisis. MHRC’s latest report, in partnership with GreenShield, reveals that 83% of young Canadians feel stressed about their career prospects
The 'Four Stories' Approach: A Conceptual Clinical Model for Moving Families and Caregivers Beyond Trauma
Little Warriors, in collaboration with the Scientific and Clinical Council, has successfully published a new article: "The 'Four Stories' Approach: A Conceptual Clinical Model for Moving Families and Caregivers Beyond Trauma," in the Clinical Social Work Journal!
Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life
This working paper from CDC Harvard University, co-authored with Jennifer B. Wallace, best-selling author and founder of the Mattering Institute, explores how mattering affects children's lifelong health and well-being.
Newcomers and Suicide Prevention Toolkit
CMHA Alberta and the Centre for Suicide Prevention are offering a free, downloadable toolkit about newcomers and suicide prevention. The toolkit includes information like stats, warning signs, risk and protective factors, and how to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about.
Raising Canada 2025 Report
From rising online harms to increasing food insecurity, the fundamental rights of children—rights to safety, education, health, and a secure future—are being compromised.
Self-Advocacy Toolkit for Youth (OCYA)
Learn how to speak up, get support and understand your rights with OCYA's video series on YouTube.
