Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions

If climate change is weighing on you, you’re not alone. 🌍

There's great progress being made across the globe, with communities mobilizing and climate solutions taking shape. At the same time, eco-anxiety can make things feel overwhelming or out of our control.

The good news? Taking action doesn't have to be complicated.
🌱 Connect with like-minded people through a support group or local initiative
🌱 Make small adjustments to your habits such as biking to work or using a reusable coffee cup
🌱 Practice self-care, whether it's spending time in nature or journaling about your worries

Find more in our eco-anxiety resource: https://bit.ly/45DuDQE

Nouveau poste à combler 👀

Nous recherchons un.e consultant.e en mise en œuvre bilingue pour notre équipe!

Ce poste réunit l'encadrement, la collaboration et la science de la mise en œuvre afin d'apporter des changements significatifs dans le secteur de la santé mentale et la santé liée à l'usage de substances chez les enfants et les jeunes en Ontario.

👉Trouvez tous les détails: https://bit.ly/4wX76ZX
📅Les candidatures sont ouvertes jusqu'au 12 juin.

New position alert 👀

We’re seeking a bilingual implementation consultant to join our team!

This role brings together coaching, collaboration, and implementation science to drive meaningful change across Ontario's child and youth mental health and substance use health sector.

👉 Full details: https://bit.ly/4wX76ZX
📅 Application deadline: June 12

Quality improvement (QI) doesn't need to happen in isolation. It works best when we learn from each other.

We support child and youth mental health and substance use health agencies in building their QI capacity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, through our Quest program. 📈

At a recent cohort check-in, participants shared that peer learning and connection has helped them spark new ideas, build relationships, and feel less alone in their QI work.

📫Join our newsletter to stay in the loop on QI opportunities and future cohort openings: https://bit.ly/3AMCIZU

💡Learn more about Quest: https://bit.ly/49AWy6M

“Peer support isn't just about helping. I believe it's about how we all show up for one another, and that youth engagement is what turns support into authentic and meaningful partnerships.”

That's how our colleague Christina wrapped up our presentation yesterday at the Power of Peer Support Conference in Ottawa.

Together, she and Kelli spoke about youth engagement and the pillars of peer support, highlighting our quality standard for youth engagement and practical tools such as our engagement traffic light. 🚦

We're here all day today too—come say hi! 👋

Au Canada, il n’existe pas de système normalisé de collecte systématique des données pour les enfants de moins de 6 ans, ce qui signifie qu’il nous manque des renseignements essentiels sur la santé mentale et le développement de la petite enfance.

Pour commencer à combler cette lacune, nous avons collaboré avec Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion et Santé publique Ontario afin de réunir des experts de tout l'Ontario lors de deux réunions collaboratives.

Consultez notre rapport pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4fkOrAC

In Canada, there's no standardized system of routine data collection for children under six—meaning we’re missing key insights into early mental health and development.

To start addressing this gap, we worked with Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion and Public Health Ontario to bring together experts from across Ontario for two collaborative meetings.

Read our latest report to learn more: https://bit.ly/4wkD55M

Being involved in this sector is rewarding, but it can also feel complex, demanding, and emotionally heavy.

That's why staying connected to your purpose matters.

We asked attendees at the Children's Mental Health Ontario Conference a simple question: "What's your reason for showing up in the child and youth mental health and substance use health sector?"

Their answers are a powerful reminder—behind every role, program, and service are people deeply committed to making sure Ontario's young people feel heard, supported, and safe.

Thank you for being part of this work. 💚


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Le lien social est un facteur de protection de la sante mentale des enfants et des jeunes. Pourtant, trop de jeunes se sentent isolés.

Cette Semaine de la santé mentale, nous nous joignons à l'appel de l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale de , en soulignant l'importance des liens sociaux pour une meilleure santé mentale.

Nous vous invitons à :
💙 Envoyer un message, passer un appel ou prendre des nouvelles de quelqu’un qui compte pour vous
💙 Télécharger notre ressource "Vivre avec l’isolement et la solitude" pour obtenir des conseils pratiques afin de soutenir les étudiant.e.s: https://bit.ly/3J5AKba
💙 Découvrir les trousses à outils de l'ACSM : https://bit.ly/4uw0aRx

En créant des environnements qui permettent aux jeunes de se sentir intégrés, soutenus et compris, nous pouvons vraiment faire la différence.

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Connection is a protective factor for child and youth mental health—but too many young people in Canada still feel alone.

This Mental Health Week, we're joining the Canadian Mental Health Association's call to by recognizing how stronger connections support better mental health.

We invite you to:
💙 Send a message, make a call, or check in on someone you care about.
💙 Download our resource "Coping with isolation and loneliness" for practical tips to support students: https://bit.ly/4jaR6eW
💙 Explore CMHA's toolkits: https://bit.ly/40WaRxr

By building environments where young people feel connected, supported, and understood, we can make a real difference.

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