Mental Health of Emerging Adults
Who are emerging adults? The developmental life stage from late adolescence to early adulthood (16-25) is referred to as emerging adulthood (EA). This stage is
MHS: A Youth Perspective
The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective Working together to change the system! The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s (MHCC) Youth Council has
MHCC Youth Council
MHCC Youth Council The MHCC created the Youth Council in 2008 as a way to listen to young people (age 18 to 30) who have
MHCC Networks
Hallway Group The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) was established to help create an integrated mental health system to improve the lives of CanadiansÂ
Virtual HEADSTRONG Summit Overview
We know that having an in-person Summit is not always possible, but we believe that it is important to let every young person in Canada know it’s OK to Be Brave, Reach Out, and Speak Up for mental health
HEADSTRONG Program Overview
HEADSTRONG is an initiative built to inspire youth to become leaders in their schools. HEADSTRONG leaders challenge stigma, raise mental health awareness, and promote mental
COVID-19 and Early Childhood Mental Health: Fostering Systems Change and Resilience – Policy Brief Highlights
POLICY BRIEF: HIGHLIGHTSCOVID-19 and Early Childhood Mental Health: Fostering Systems Change and Resilience ABOUT THE ISSUEGlobal health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic can have
Learning to create safe spaces for youth
Long before the pandemic, the need to support the mental health of young people was evident. With 50 per cent of all mental health problems established by age 14, the formative years of our youth are some of the most vulnerable.
Performance Measurement in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Well-Being in Canada Key Messages and Resources from a Rapid Scoping Review
In the fall of 2020, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) conducted a rapid scoping review (as part of its early childhood mental health