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Free Online Certificate Program Evaluation for Youth Wellbeing

 June 11, 2024

A free online certificate course about the main concepts, approaches and practices relevant to conducting evaluation of youth sector programs and initiatives.

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Suicide Prevention and Two-Spirited People (NAHO)

 June 6, 2024

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

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A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Perry About Trauma

 May 16, 2024

In this podcast from Creating a Family, Dr. Bruce Perry answers your questions about how trauma impacts adoptive, foster, and kinship kids and families.

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The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective

 May 8, 2024

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.

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#ChatSafe Guidelines for Online Communications - Self-harm & Suicide.

 May 7, 2024

#ChatSafe guidelines address the critical need for open dialogue while navigating sensitive topics and aim to reduce stigma, fear, and misinformation surrounding self-harm and suicide discussions online.

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Community Mental Health Action Plan (Edmonton)

 April 25, 2024

Mission to facilitate stakeholder created, collaborative solutions to mental health system challenges.

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Alberta.ca Well-Being and Resiliency Framework, Evaluation Framework and kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin miyo Resource

 April 30, 2019

Alberta’s approach to well-being and resiliency has been formed by three complimentary documents: the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework, the kâ-nâkatohkêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin (miyo) Resource, and the Evaluation Framework. These documents work together and build on one another to define and implement Alberta’s approach for service delivery staff and agency partners.

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