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COVID-19 and the Impact on Children’s Mental Health

A look at how the pandemic and its associated
challenges may affect the mental health of BC’s children.

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Statement in Recognition of Foster Family Month

October 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of Foster Family Month in B.C. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is particularly important to recognize caregivers around the province as they maintain these important roles during these ever-shifting times.

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REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS, REVIEWS AND INVESTIGATIONS  | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 array(2) { [0]=> object(WP_Term)#16885 (10) { ["term_id"]=> int(84) ["name"]=> string(24) "Reports and Publications" ["slug"]=> string(24) "reports-and-publications" ["term_group"]=> int(0) ["term_taxonomy_id"]=> int(84) ["taxonomy"]=> string(8) "category" ["description"]=> string(0) "" ["parent"]=> int(0) ["count"]=> int(44) ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [1]=> object(WP_Term)#16831 (10) { ["term_id"]=> int(32) ["name"]=> string(26) "Reviews and Investigations" ["slug"]=> string(26) "reviews-and-investigations" ["term_group"]=> int(0) ["term_taxonomy_id"]=> int(32) ["taxonomy"]=> string(8) "category" ["description"]=> string(0) "" ["parent"]=> int(30) ["count"]=> int(34) ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } }

Representative highlights gaps in services for youth who self-injure

Youth who engage in non-suicidal self-injuries (NSSI) need specialized and nuanced supports to address their complex needs and trauma. Despite the efforts of families, caregivers and professionals, too often these young people’s needs are not being met.

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Statement in Recognition of International FASD Awareness Day

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day was first celebrated in 1999 with a focus on improving prevention, diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. On this FASD Awareness Day, I want to take time to acknowledge the importance of …


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Statement in response to MMHA’s commitment to increase youth addictions treatment beds

Government’s announcement to increase the number of treatment beds in B.C. for youth struggling with addictions is a positive step forward.

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Métis child and youth injuries and deaths focus of new collaborative report

Invisible Children: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury and Death Reports for Métis Children and Youth in British Columbia, 2015 to 2017 uses a new collaborative approach to research and examines critical injuries and deaths of Métis children and youth.

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NEW DEPUTY REPRESENTATIVE FOR RCY

Samantha Cocker selected as Deputy Representative, Advocacy and First Nations, Métis and Inuit Relations

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Effective Approaches for Reducing Childhood Anxiety

Practical and effective interventions to assist families and practitioners helping young people with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Representative’s Statement in response to government’s proposed changes to the Mental Health Act

I want to express my concerns about the lack of balance that the provincial government has taken in its approach to the problem of harmful substance use by youth with the introduction of Bill 22-2020, Mental Health Amendment Act……


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Representative’s Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Today, as we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, the very first thing we are called upon to do is to celebrate and honour the diverse original peoples of this land – the First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous peoples. …


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