Eating disorders affect approximately 1,000 children in BC and are characterized by distortions in the perception of body shape and weight, coupled with severe disturbances in eating behaviours.
Category Archives: Publications
Preventing Suicide in Youth: Taking Action with Imperfect Knowledge
Suicide is a serious public health issue. It continues to be the second leading cause of death among BC youth aged 15 to 24 years.
Joining the Conversation: Newspaper Journalists’ Views on Working with Researchers
Charlotte Waddell, Jonathan Lomas, John N. Lavis, Julia Abelson, Cody A. Shepherd, and Twylla Bird-Gayson. (2005). Joining the conversation: Newspaper journalists’ views on working with researchers. Healthcare Policy, 1(1).
Rethinking Evidence-Based Practice for Children’s Mental Health
Charlotte Waddell and Rebecca Godderis. (2005). Rethinking evidence-based practice for children’s mental health. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 8(3).
Research Use in Children’s Mental Health Policy in Canada: Maintaining Vigilance Amid Ambiguity
Charlotte Waddell, John N. Lavis, Julia Abelson, Jonathan Lomas, Cody A. Shepherd, Twylla Bird-Gayson, Mita Giacomini, and David R. (Dan) Offord. (2005). Research use in children’s mental health policy in Canada: Maintaining vigilance amid ambiguity. Social Science & Medicine, 61(8).
A Public Health Strategy to Improve the Mental Health of Canadian Children
Charlotte Waddell, Kimberley McEwan, Cody A. Shepherd, David. R. Offord, and Josephine M. Hua. (2005). A public health strategy to improve the mental health of Canadian children. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 50(4).
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Aboriginal Children and Youth: Guidance for New Approaches and Services
The Sal’i’shan Institute has produced two reports on the mental health of First Nations children in partnership with the Children’s Health Policy Centre.
Preventing and Treating Depression in Children and Youth
Depression is relatively common, affecting over 35,000 children in BC. Children with depression feel sadness or irritability, lose pleasure in normal activities, and experience other symptoms that cause significant distress and impairment at home, at school or in the community.
Early Psychosis: A Review of the Treatment Literature
Psychosis is a serious public health issue that can lead to severe long-term disability. A new paradigm has emerged in the past decade that aims to decrease the pain and risks associated with psychosis and optimize the chances of a successful recovery.
Preventing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Youth
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in children. Over 64,000 children in BC are affected. These disorders are characterized by excessive worry that interferes with healthy development and that causes distress and impairment at home, at school and in the community.