by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
Access to mental health care is often complicated due to factors including income, geography and social determinants of health. These barriers can lead to inequitable care access and health outcomes for infants, children and young people. Research shows that 35% of...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
In the 2022–2023 school year, School Mental Health Ontario launched the Identity-Affirming School Mental Health: A Frame for Reflection and Action to help guide school boards as they thoughtfully reflect and plan resources and supports for their respective communities...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
C5-1: The Art of Culturally Appropriate Conversation in Diverse Communities Children who require services may not access them in a timely manner because of a lack of cultural competence within the systems they encounter. The barriers to access within these systems can...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
With the limited support for young siblings as caregivers in healthcare, it’s important to foster existing spaces for, about, and by siblings. Siblings of children with medical needs, disabilities, and complexities experience an increased need for support in mental...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
African, Caribbean, and Black-identified communities across Canada hold rich histories, robust knowledge, systems of care, and practices that support the health and wellness of individuals, families, and community members. Encompassing a strength-based, culturally...