by Karen Leiva | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
Written By Dr. Marjory Phillips As the kids head back to school, some parents may notice anxiety persisting in their children even after the school year begins. Here are some tips to help parents to support children at school and home to lessen their anxiety:...
by Karen Leiva | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
Written by Children’s Mental Health Ontario with clinical advice provided by Children First, Crossroads Children’s Centre and Central Toronto Youth Services Many Ontario families will be juggling more than just the normal stress of challenging relatives and shopping...
by Karen Leiva | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
A wave of green is sweeping over Ontario this week to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week and Mental Health Week (May 1-8). More than 70 sites in communities across the province are shining green – the colour for mental health – to remind everyone about the...
by Karen Leiva | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
For many families, the new school year is exciting. Parents are relieved at the prospect of a quieter house, kids are looking forward to more time with friends and some students may even be excited about their new classes. But for many kids, going back to school can...
by Karen Leiva | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
In light of current events around COVID-19, Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is hosting a special Twitter Chat on Tuesday, March 24, at 8 PM. This chat is aimed especially at parents and caregivers to children with mental health issues. This Twitter Chat is an...
by Karen Leiva | Mar 20, 2020 | Mental Health
In the coming weeks leading up to the release of the 2020 provincial budget by the Government of Ontario, Children’s Mental Health Ontario’s members, which provide the majority of publicly-provided child and youth mental health care in the province, and...