Mental Health (children/youth)
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Culture is Healing: An Indigenous Child & Youth Mental Wellness Framework
First Nations are disproportionately represented in the number of people dying by toxic drug poisoning. The Our Children Our Way Society recognizes the urgency of this crisis and that an immediate and dedicated response is needed now.
CSP Workshops Preventing Suicide in Indigenous Children & Youth
Little Cub and River of Life half day workshops examine suicide prevention in Indigenous children and communities and strategies to strengthen the protective factors of young people considering suicide.
Suicide Prevention and Two-Spirited People (NAHO)
Suicide rates among two-spirited, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered First Nations are not known, but the rates of related risk factors in these groups indicate that the suicide risk is greater than among heterosexual First Nations. Homophobia, isolation and rejection increase the risk of suicide
The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective
Created by MHCC’s Youth Council and written and designed by youth The MHS for Canada: A Youth Perspective highlights the experiences and vision of young people who are working toward system change.
Community Mental Health Action Plan (Edmonton & Area) Engagement Report
Edmonton’s Strategy for Community Mental Health Equity Deserving Community Engagement Report Prepared by pipikwan pêhtâkwan 2023
