This month, HELP researchers are in the news! New studies are revealing potential impacts of low physical activity on youth mental health, as well as the growing complexity of substance use in educational settings and the urgent need for evidence-aligned strategies in K-12 schools. Plus, CHEQ reports for the 2024-2025 school year are now available, and we share reflections from the recent BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Conference!
New Study: Youth Movement and Mental Health
HELP faculty member Dr. Eva Oberle and co-authors have published a new paper revealing that most BC youth are not meeting Canada's movement guidelines, potentially impacting their mental health. This research, using data from the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI), was featured in the Vancouver Sun as well as Burnaby Now and highlights the importance of physical activity for youth well-being.
Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ) Reports for the 2024-2025 school year are now available to access via HELP’s Reports page! Available documents include the CHEQ BC Summary Report 2024-2025, as well as individual School District and Neighbourhood Reports.
The BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCCACS) hosted its Annual Provincial Training Conference in February and included presentations from several members of the Aboriginal Steering Committee at HELP. Dive into reflections from the day and hear about the impactful work being done to support Indigenous children, youth, adults, and families across BC.
HELP faculty member Dr. Emily Jenkins and her team at Wellstream have released a comprehensive report on substance use in K-12 educational settings across the country. This study, featured in various media including CBC News and Global News, highlights the growing complexity of the issue and the urgent need for evidence-aligned standards for substance use education in Canadian schools.
The Representative for Children and Youth has released an Issues Spotlight report renewing calls for immediate and urgent action including funding increases, strengthening mental health services, enhancing equitable access to education, a cross-government data management system, and equitable access to services and supports for children and youth with disabilities and their families.
The Offord Centre for Child Studies, home to Early Development Instrument (EDI) co-developer and HELP affiliate faculty Dr. Magdalena Janus, has released their 2024 Impact Report, highlighting research, collaborative and community efforts, and overall impact of the research centre.
The Children's Mental Health Research Quarterly from the Children's Health Policy Centre provides summaries of the best available research evidence on a variety of children’s mental health topics, with a goal of improving outcomes for children by informing policy and practice. The latest issue discusses preventing problematic anxiety for youth.
Are extreme sports beneficial for children? HELP Director Dr. Mariana Brussoni discussed the importance of challenge and risk for children, in relation to extreme sports, with the Vancouver Sun. Learn More
Dr. Mariana Brussoni was also recently interviewed by ElDiarioAR in Buenos Aires, discussing how adults' fear is limiting children's ability to learn, explore and grow, while attending the Sustainable Cities and Societies conference earlier this month. Read EnglishRead Spanish
⇒ GRANTS & FUNDING
Dr. Eva Oberle and co-PI Louise Masse received funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Fall 2024 competition, for their project, Bridging the gap: Evaluating the real-world impact of Comprehensive School Health initiatives on physical activity, nutrition, and mental health/well-being of elementary school children.Learn More
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