Tag: Youth
Breaking down barriers to mental healthcare
An estimated 1.2 million Canadian children and youth are affected by mental illness—yet less than 20 per cent will receive treatment.
Laura Kent* has worked...
New clinic provides rapid response for kids in crisis
Parents and caregivers can hit the emergency button on a child’s mental health crisis much sooner now thanks to a new clinic at Hotel...
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of child and adolescent mental illness
In July of 2011, a dedicated group of individuals, community members and staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital began their journey to raise awareness of...