#MentalHealthWeek READ NOW: Mental health in children with disabilities and their families: red flags, services' impact, facilitators, barriers, and proposed solutions by @jessicaahanson and Dr. Tatiana Ogourtsova w/ research by Kayla Heslon McGill University
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🌟 Thrilled to share the highlights from the Research Canada Virtual PHRC Event! 🚀 Geoff Pradella, Interim CEO, unveiled KBHN's new direction for kids with NDDs. Dr. Siamak Arzanpour & Dr. Elina Birmingham showcased their AI device for managing aversive sounds in autism.

HAPPENING TODAY: Research Canada Virtual PHRC Event: Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices and eHealth Innovations 🚀 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET
📍 Where: Virtual | rc-rc.ca/virtual-phrc-e…

See you there!

We're thrilled to be one of the sponsors of the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and Research Canada for 'Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices, and eHealth Innovations' 🚀 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET rc-rc.ca/virtual-phrc-e…

🌟 Join us in support of Child and Youth Mental Health Day! FamilySmart invites parents to an empowering event with Kim Barthel. Discover the transformative impact of caring, connected conversations on the well-being of our children and youth. familysmart.ca/event/connecti…

We are beyond ecstatic to proudly sponsor the Special Virtual Event by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and Research Canada on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 , 12:00pm – 2:00pm ET. KBHN Interim CEO Geoff Pradella will be giving a short remark at the program. ow.ly/fJaV50Rwep0

LISTEN HERE: For #MentalHealthWeek , we are highlighting a Children's Healthcare Canada SPARK podcast on “Navigating the Child and Youth Mental Health Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities.”

childrenshealthcarecanada.ca/en/spark/podca…

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Elina Birmingham will be one of the speakers at the Virtual PHRC Event: 'Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies' on May 8, 2024, from 12-2pm ET.
Register now for the Virtual PHRC Event. ow.ly/8wnL50RsRBi

🎨 #KBHNConf2023 Attendee Survey raffle draw winner, Jessica Hanson, received her custom seal painting by autistic artist and published author-illustrator Benjamin Lachapelle. We thank everyone who participated in the attendee survey—and we hope to see you in our future events!

🌟 Join us for the Research Canada Virtual PHRC Event: 'Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies' on May 8, 2024, 12-2pm ET. We're proud to have SFU-KBHN researcher Dr. Siamak Arzanpour, PhD, PEng, MBA as one of the speakers! ow.ly/QMNY50RsPfx 🚀✨

ALL SMILES FOR THE ACT PROGRAM: Thanks to a generous contribution from the @pccaremakers to Kids Brain Health Foundation, an investment to the Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) program will bolster the access and reach of this program to Black and Indigenous communities.

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Join Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) as we proudly sponsor the Special Virtual Event hosted by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and Research Canada! 🎉 rc-rc.ca/virtual-phrc-e…

Many of my patients are now “graduating” from developmental pediatric care - as much as we try to prepare the #transition process to adult care, the bureaucratic barriers cause moral injury to parents and clinicians. PONDA

CanFASD submitted a brief in support of Bill S-253 to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.

If passed, it will help Canadians with FASD and their families access the services they need.

Health Canada and PHAC Ya'ara Saks יערה זקס Mark Holland

#SOCI #cdnpoli

💥New deadline! Applications for the Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards are now due May 30, 2024. Don’t forget to apply! ➡️braincanada.ca/wp-content/upl…

A HUGE thank you to the Sponsors of our upcoming #HealthResearchCaucus event!

Thank you for supporting our stellar lineup of Canadian #eHealth researchers as they share their groundbreaking innovations at this virtual event!

Explore the event details: rc-rc.ca/phrc-virtual-e…

GOOD NEWS ALERT: PBS Looks To Make Kids’ Shows More Accessible. The network is offering up alternate versions of episodes from six shows to add American Sign Language interpreters in a bid to better serve children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

disabilityscoop.com/2024/04/23/pbs…

We’re proud to support Kids Brain Health Network and their ACT program for family caregivers! Our funding will help extend this important program's reach to family caregivers in Black and Indigenous communities. #CareMakers

Congratulations, Connie Putterman, for the KBHN Outstanding KBHN Leadership Award in Family Engagement in Research 2023-2024! 🏆With over 19 years of involvement in neurodevelopmental disabilities & autism research, Connie's impact is immeasurable. kidsbrainhealth.ca/kbhns-annual-o…

Dive into the future of health care with us on May 8! This virtual #HealthResearchCaucus event will spotlight the latest eHealth innovations shaping Canada's health care landscape 🇨🇦🔬

Register to attend and explore the event details at rc-rc.ca/phrc-virtual-e…