How can we prevent problematic anxiety throughout childhood? This presentation from February 2025 looks at what puts children and youth at risk for developing anxiety disorders and identifies steps to help lessen those risks. It also reviews the effectiveness of several programs designed to prevent these disorders.
How can we prevent and treat opioid use disorder in young people? This presentation from September 2024 identifies risk factors for opioid misuse and looks at the number of youth impacted by this disorder. It also discusses prevention methods and treatment options for youth experiencing opioid use disorder.
How can we prevent and treat childhood eating disorders? This presentation from February 2024 looks at the prevalence of eating disorders in young people and identifies what puts youth at risk. It also discusses effective interventions for the prevention and treatment of these disorders.
How can we treat concurrent mental disorders in children? This presentation from September 2023 highlights recent findings on the number of young people who are coping with concurrent mental disorders and the associated burdens they face. It also discusses when young people can be treated for more than one disorder using a single intervention.
How can we prevent concurrent mental disorders in children? This presentation from June 2023 identifies the risk factors that make young people more likely to face concurrent mental disorders, and how effective interventions can reduce these risks.
How can we prevent youth suicide? This presentation from February 2023 identifies what puts young people at risk for suicide and how effective interventions can reduce suicide attempts and deaths.
How can we minimize the need for hospitalization of children? This 2022 presentation to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development identifies what puts young people at risk for rehospitalization and identifies ways to prevent readmissions.
How many children struggle with mental health disorders? This 2022 presentation to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development digs into the data and suggests ways to address service gaps.
About 2,000 children in BC have OCD. This 2022 presentation to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development examines treatments for this disorder with the goal of helping all young people flourish.
Bullying is an unacceptable but frequent experience for children. This 2022 presentation to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development discusses interventions that aim to reduce in-person and online bullying.
