Topic: Youth & Adolescents
A Generation at Risk: A Global Perspective on Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Young people globally are disproportionately affected by mental health issues. Between 2015 and 2020, Canadian youth aged 16–24 experienced a sharper decline in mental health compared to the general population, mirroring trends seen worldwide. Suicide remains the second leading cause
Social Media – Harmer or Helper?
Global Leadership Exchange focuses on sharing knowledge and providing leaders around the world with connections, resources and support to develop their leadership skills. We do this in a collaborative and open way that stimulates problem solving actions. There are many
Hitting The Sweet Spot: The Art Of Measuring Impact For Anonymous Digital Services
In an increasingly competitive funding market, impact measurement allows organisations to demonstrate their social value to key stakeholders, such as funders and the communities they support. It enables organisations to position themselves as leaders amongst a sea of competitors and
Best practice for integrating digital interventions into clinical care for young people at risk of suicide: a Delphi study
Digital tools have the capacity to complement and enhance clinical care for young people at risk of suicide. Despite the rapid rise of digital tools, their rate of integration into clinical practice remains low. The poor uptake of digital tools
Protecting Young People From Harmful Content Online
Young people and suicide prevention experts agree collaboration is the key to improving online safety in relation to self-harm and suicide, a new study has found.
eMHIC’s Anil Thapliyal Presented with “Honorary Champion of the Kids Help Phone Feel Out Loud National Movement in Canada Award”
In recognition of his significant contributions to mental health, eMHIC’s Executive Director, Professor Anil Thapliyal, was honored with the “Honorary Champion of the Kids Help Phone Feel Out Loud National Movement in Canada Award” by Katherine Hay, CEO and President
ReachOut’s 2022-2023 Social Impact Report
ReachOut has been supporting the mental health and well-being of young Australians for over 25 years. They facilitate greater mental health literacy through their digital-first support services and resources to young people and their support networks.
What Do Young People in Crisis Need From Their Communities?
A new report from Crisis Text Line and Common Good Labs offers solutions to the youth mental health crisis based on over 87,000 anonymized conversations with young people who talked about what helps them cope.
Diving Head-First Into E-Mental Health Support for Young People With Headstrong
Headstrong is a wellbeing mobile app (and is also available on any device via a web browser). It’s a chatbot companion that supports young people (aged 12-17) in building wellbeing by teaching skills for navigating day-to-day challenges. It uses rule-based
Following Their Lead: How Kids Help Phone Built Canada’s First National, Digital, Peer-to-Peer Support Service With and For Young People
For over 34 years, KHP demonstrated its commitment to improve youth access to mental health support, through innovation. When the organization began, we were the first national helpline to provide professional counselling directly to children and youth across Canada —
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