http://www.cyhrnet.ca/cyhrnetnews.xml CYHRNet News 2007-01-01T00:00:02Z CYHRNet http://www.cyhrnet.ca cyhrnet@cyhrnet.ca Child and youth injury indicator reports released http://www.cyhrnet.ca/publications/injury_indicators.php 2010-06-17T08:08:00-08:00 2010-06-17T08:08:00-08:00 June 17, 2010 CYHRNet is pleased to announce the release of three child and youth injury indicators reports stemming from network-supported research by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike. CYHRNet is pleased to announce the release of three child and youth injury indicators reports stemming from network-supported research by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike. Special CYHRNet newsletter features videos, reports and training modules http://www.cyhrnet.ca/may10update.html 2010-05-25T08:08:00-08:00 2010-05-25T08:08:00-08:00 May 25, 2010 CYHRNet has just released a Special Update on Network Activities featuring exciting new resources including workshop videos, reports and training modules. CYHRNet has just released a Special Update on Network Activities featuring exciting new resources including workshop videos, reports and training modules. Video and other resources from March 19 self-injury in youth workshop available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/selfinjuryinyouth_vancouver 2010-05-14T08:08:00-08:00 2010-05-14T08:08:00-08:00 May 14, 2010 Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 19 event in Vancouver "Assessing, Triaging and Managing Youth who Self-Injure: A Workshop for Mental Health Clinicians" are now available online. Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 19 event in Vancouver "Assessing, Triaging and Managing Youth who Self-Injure: A Workshop for Mental Health Clinicians" are now available online. New Research to Practice Network article examines First Nations over-representation in child welfare http://cyhrnet.ca/documents/disproportionate-representation-and-first-nations-child-welfare-in-canada.pdf 2010-04-30T08:08:00-08:00 2010-04-30T08:08:00-08:00 April 30, 2010 CYHRNet Seed Grant Recipient Dr. Grant Charles has co-authored an article for the Research to Practice Network on Aboriginal over-representation in child welfare services. The paper looks at structural issues underlying family dysfunction in First Nation communities, inappropriate responses by traditional child welfare approaches and ideas to address the issues. CYHRNet Seed Grant Recipient Dr. Grant Charles has co-authored an article for the Research to Practice Network on Aboriginal over-representation in child welfare services. The paper looks at structural issues underlying family dysfunction in First Nation communities, inappropriate responses by traditional child welfare approaches and ideas to address the issues. Video and other resources from March 26 Using Our WITS workshop available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/usingourWITS.php 2010-04-30T08:08:00-08:00 2010-04-30T08:08:00-08:00 April 30, 2010 Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 26 event "Using Our WITS: A Workshop on the Prevention of Peer Victimization among Elementary School Children" are now available online. Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 26 event "Using Our WITS: A Workshop on the Prevention of Peer Victimization among Elementary School Children" are now available online. Video and other resources from March 12 Participatory Photo Mapping workshop available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/PPMworkshop2010.php 2010-04-30T08:08:00-08:00 2010-04-30T08:08:00-08:00 April 30, 2010 Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 12 event "Engage, Identify, Examine: A Workshop on Participatory Photo Mapping" are now available online. Video and other resources from CYHRNet's March 12 event "Engage, Identify, Examine: A Workshop on Participatory Photo Mapping" are now available online. Video of Aboriginal Youth perspectives on using science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge to benefit BC Coastal Communities now available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/publications/conversationswithVIyouth.php 2010-04-06T08:08:00-08:00 2010-04-06T08:08:00-08:00 April 6, 2010 CYHRNet is pleased to present Conversations with Vancouver Island Youth, a short video capturing Aboriginal Youth perspectives on how science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge can help address health challenges among Aboriginal Peoples in BC's Coastal Communities. CYHRNet is pleased to present Conversations with Vancouver Island Youth, a short video capturing Aboriginal Youth perspectives on how science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge can help address health challenges among Aboriginal Peoples in BC's Coastal Communities. CYHRNet Legacy Resources coming soon http://www.cyhrnet.ca/comingsoon 2010-04-06T08:08:00-08:00 2010-04-06T08:08:00-08:00 April 6, 2010 In 2010, CYHRNet worked to create a number of legacy resources from projects and initiatives it has supported over the years. The results were phenomenal; many resources, including research reports, workshop videos and online training modules, have been produced and are now in the process of being made available online. In 2010, CYHRNet worked to create a number of legacy resources from projects and initiatives it has supported over the years. The results were phenomenal; many resources, including research reports, workshop videos and online training modules, have been produced and are now in the process of being made available online. Video and other resources from March 5 infant sleep workshop available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/infantsleepproblems 2010-03-30T08:08:00-08:00 2010-03-30T08:08:00-08:00 March 30, 2010 Video and other resources from CYHRNet's sold-out March 5 event "Treating Infant Behavioural Sleep Problems as a Public Health Issue: A Workshop by Infant Sleep Expert Dr. Wendy Hall" are now available online. Video and other resources from CYHRNet's sold-out March 5 event "Treating Infant Behavioural Sleep Problems as a Public Health Issue: A Workshop by Infant Sleep Expert Dr. Wendy Hall" are now available online. Video of CYHRNet Co-Leader's talk on fostering resilience among vulnerable youth available online http://phsa.mediasite.com/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=39a7d8ee55e54b33b1c1ea5433547060%20 2010-03-23T08:08:00-08:00 2010-03-23T08:08:00-08:00 March 23, 2010 CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc gave a talk on fostering resilience among vulnerable populations of youth as part of the Child and Family Research Institute's Research Week. Video of her presentation is now available online. CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc gave a talk on fostering resilience among vulnerable populations of youth as part of the Child and Family Research Institute's Research Week. Video of her presentation is now available online. Targeted prevention strategies needed to reduce injury burden among young Canadians: new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader http://www.cyhrnet.ca/publications/BCyouthinjury.php 2010-03-17T08:08:00-08:00 2010-03-17T08:08:00-08:00 March 17, 2010 A new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater suggests targeted prevention strategies for sports-related, falls-related and recreation-related injuries are required to reduce the human and economic burden of injury to Canadians aged 12-24 years. A new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater suggests targeted prevention strategies for sports-related, falls-related and recreation-related injuries are required to reduce the human and economic burden of injury to Canadians aged 12-24 years. Parental awarness is key to fighting cyberbullying, CYHRNet Co-Leader says http://www.timescolonist.com/news/brave+world+bullies/2679652/story.html 2010-03-15T08:08:00-08:00 2010-03-15T08:08:00-08:00 March 15, 2010 Online harassment is on the rise and it's just as serious as threats made at school. CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, who has augmented her WITS anti-bullying program to contain cyberbullying informational materials, says parents need to be aware of the cyberbullying issue. Online harassment is on the rise and it's just as serious as threats made at school. CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, who has augmented her WITS anti-bullying program to contain cyberbullying informational materials, says parents need to be aware of the cyberbullying issue. Resources from Healthy Youth Today, Healthy World Tomorrow conference available online http://youth.society.uvic.ca/2010Conference 2010-03-10T08:08:00-08:00 2010-03-10T08:08:00-08:00 March 10, 2010 Resources from the CYHRNet co-sponsored Healthy Youth Today, Healthy World Tomorrow conference, including videos of presentations and interview with presenters, are now available online. Resources from the CYHRNet co-sponsored Healthy Youth Today, Healthy World Tomorrow conference, including videos of presentations and interview with presenters, are now available online. Listen to interviews with CYHRNet Co-Leader on WITS anti-bullying program http://cyhrnet.ca/ruralandremotewits.php 2010-03-04T08:08:00-08:00 2010-03-04T08:08:00-08:00 March 4, 2010 Two new interviews with CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater on bullying and the WITS programs to prevent peer victimization are now available online. Two new interviews with CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater on bullying and the WITS programs to prevent peer victimization are now available online. CYHRNet Co-Leader's anti-bullying program reaches out to rural and remote communities http://www.cyhrnet.ca/documents/WITSFeb24.pdf 2010-02-24T08:08:00-08:00 2010-02-24T08:08:00-08:00 Feb. 24, 2010 The WITS anti-bullying program, developed by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, has demonstrated its value in reducing peer victimization and bullying in Greater Victoria schools. Now, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the program will be extended to rural and remote BC elementary schools. The WITS anti-bullying program, developed by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, has demonstrated its value in reducing peer victimization and bullying in Greater Victoria schools. Now, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the program will be extended to rural and remote BC elementary schools. Young women's interest in smoking and breast cancer risk info suggests real potential for health messages http://www.cyhrnet.ca/publications/smoking_and_breast_cancer.php 2010-01-20T08:08:00-08:00 2010-01-20T08:08:00-08:00 Jan. 20, 2010 Young women's responses to health information about the links between smoking and breast cancer show real potential for effective health messaging, suggests a new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Joan Bottorff. Young women's responses to health information about the links between smoking and breast cancer show real potential for effective health messaging, suggests a new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Joan Bottorff. CYHRNet Co-Leader encourages helmet use for skiers and snowboarders http://www.bclocalnews.com/greater_vancouver/northshoreoutlook/breaking_news/79931247.html 2009-12-23T08:08:00-08:00 2009-12-23T08:08:00-08:00 Dec. 23, 2009 CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike urges skiers and snowboarders to think about helmet use this holiday season, especially young adult males, aged 18 to mid-20, who are least likely to wear head protection. CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike urges skiers and snowboarders to think about helmet use this holiday season, especially young adult males, aged 18 to mid-20, who are least likely to wear head protection. Resources on environmental risks to children's health now available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/playingitsafe.php 2009-12-15T08:08:00-08:00 2009-12-15T08:08:00-08:00 Dec. 15, 2009 In early November, two workshops on strategies to reduce environmental risks to child health were presented in Prince George with support from CYHRNet. If you missed out but are interested in the topic, resources from the workshop are now available online. In early November, two workshops on strategies to reduce environmental risks to child health were presented in Prince George with support from CYHRNet. If you missed out but are interested in the topic, resources from the workshop are now available online. CYHRNet Co-Leader's presentation on relief-oriented use of marijuana by teens available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/documents/relief_not_recreation.pdf 2009-12-14T08:08:00-08:00 2009-12-14T08:08:00-08:00 Dec. 14, 2009 On Dec. 8, CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Joan Bottorff was a presenter at Interior Health's Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series where she shared the results of her study which suggests around 1/3 of teens who smoke cannabis regularly use it as medication rather than a means of getting high. On Dec. 8, CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Joan Bottorff was a presenter at Interior Health's Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series where she shared the results of her study which suggests around 1/3 of teens who smoke cannabis regularly use it as medication rather than a means of getting high. MSFHR provides update on awards: no additional funding for networks included http://www.msfhr.org/news/news_blog/2009/12/awards_update 2009-12-10T08:08:00-08:00 2009-12-10T08:08:00-08:00 Dec. 10, 2009 The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research has released an update on awards. No additional funding for the Health of Population Networks (HoPNs) was included. Funding to CYHRNet and the other HoPNs will cease March 31, 2010. The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research has released an update on awards. No additional funding for the Health of Population Networks (HoPNs) was included. Funding to CYHRNet and the other HoPNs will cease March 31, 2010. CYHRNet Co-Leader provides recommendations for development of BC child health indicators http://www.cyhrnet.ca/documents/the_foundations.pdf 2009-12-02T08:08:00-08:00 2009-12-02T08:08:00-08:00 Dec. 2, 2009 CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater has co-written a discussion paper providing recommendations to the Office of the Provincial Health Officer regarding its plans to develop a set of child health and well-being indicators for British Columbia. CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater has co-written a discussion paper providing recommendations to the Office of the Provincial Health Officer regarding its plans to develop a set of child health and well-being indicators for British Columbia. One BC child poisoned every hour: supervision critical to prevention, says CYHRNet Co-Leader http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/The-Community-Against-Preventable-Injuries-1081044.html 2009-11-23T08:08:00-08:00 2009-11-23T08:08:00-08:00 Nov. 23, 2009 At least one child in BC is poisoned every hour, most commonly by cough/cold medicines, pain and fever medicine, plants and cleaners. Supervision is critical to prevention, says CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike. At least one child in BC is poisoned every hour, most commonly by cough/cold medicines, pain and fever medicine, plants and cleaners. Supervision is critical to prevention, says CYHRNet Co-Leader Dr. Ian Pike. New Research to Practice Network article http://www.cyhrnet.ca/documents/Supervision%20in%20Northern%20and%20Remote%20Child%20Welfare%20Practice%20%20-%20Schmidt%20Oct%2009.pdf 2009-11-10T08:08:00-08:00 2009-11-10T08:08:00-08:00 Nov. 10, 2009 A new Research to Practice Network article has been released. Written by UNBC Associate Professor of Social Work Glen Schmidt, it focuses on Supervision in Northern and Remote Child Welfare Practice. A new Research to Practice Network article has been released. Written by UNBC Associate Professor of Social Work Glen Schmidt, it focuses on Supervision in Northern and Remote Child Welfare Practice. Resources from CYHRNet's Annual Conference and AGM available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/fourthagm.php 2009-11-06T08:08:00-08:00 2009-11-06T08:08:00-08:00 Nov. 6, 2009 Resources from CYHRNet's 4th Annual Conference and AGM, held Nov. 2 and 3 at Harrison Hot Springs, are now available online. Resources from CYHRNet's 4th Annual Conference and AGM, held Nov. 2 and 3 at Harrison Hot Springs, are now available online. Fewer BC high school children drinking and smoking: study http://carbc.ca/portals/0/resources/0910AdolescentBulletin.pdf 2009-10-28T08:08:00-08:00 2009-10-28T08:08:00-08:00 Oct. 28, 2009 Report on adolescent substance use by McCreary Centre Society and UVic's Centre of Addictions Research finds fewer students are using alcohol, marijuana and tobacco than 10 years ago. Report on adolescent substance use by McCreary Centre Society and UVic's Centre of Addictions Research finds fewer students are using alcohol, marijuana and tobacco than 10 years ago. Update on MSFHR funding situation http://www.msfhr.org/news/news_blog/2009/09/funding 2009-10-01T08:08:00-08:00 2009-10-01T08:08:00-08:00 Oct. 1, 2009 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research receives an additional $15 million from BC government; however, government emphasizes MSFHR should not anticipate additional funding in the next two fiscal years. Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research receives an additional $15 million from BC government; however, government emphasizes MSFHR should not anticipate additional funding in the next two fiscal years. Students at one-in-five risk of being abused http://www.thegatewayonline.ca/articles/news/2009/09/30/students-one-five-risk-being-abused 2009-09-30T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-30T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 30, 2009 A study published over the summer by University of British Columbia school of nursing professor Elizabeth Saewyc A study published over the summer by University of British Columbia school of nursing professor Elizabeth Saewyc. Video posted from Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh guest lecture http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/benariehlecture.php 2009-09-29T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-29T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 29, 2009 Video from the CYHRNet-sponsored Sept. 10 guest lecture by Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh, leading international expert on social indicators related to child well-being, is now available online. Video from the CYHRNet-sponsored Sept. 10 guest lecture by Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh, leading international expert on social indicators related to child well-being, is now available online. CYHRNet funding ends March 31 http://www.cyhrnet.ca/supportcyhrnet.php 2009-09-28T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-28T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 28, 2009 CYHRNet Executive Director asks CYHRNet members to make their voices heard if they want network activities to continue. CYHRNet Executive Director asks CYHRNet members to make their voices heard if they want network activities to continue. New CYHRNet Researcher Spotlights http://www.cyhrnet.ca/rs/rs2.php 2009-09-15T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-15T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 15, 2009 CYHRNet has just published three new Researcher Spotlights, highlighting the latest child and youth health research by CYHRNet members. CYHRNet has just published three new Researcher Spotlights, highlighting the latest child and youth health research by CYHRNet members. Slides from Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh lecture now available online http://www.cyhrnet.ca/events/benariehlecture.php 2009-09-15T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-15T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 15, 2009 The slides from Sept. 10 guest lecturer Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh, a leading international expert on social indicators related to child well-being, are now available online. The slides from Sept. 10 guest lecturer Dr. Asher Ben-Arieh, a leading international expert on social indicators related to child well-being, are now available online. Call for Presenters http://cyhrnet.ca/documents/WebinarApplicationForm.doc 2009-09-08T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-08T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 8, 2009 CYHRNet is launching a new Webinar Series and is looking for researchers to present their work. CYHRNet is launching a new Webinar Series and is looking for researchers to present their work. New CYHRNet Website http://cyhrnet.ca/index.php 2009-09-07T08:08:00-08:00 2009-09-07T08:08:00-08:00 Sept. 7, 2009 Welcome to CYHRNet's new website! We welcome your comments and suggestions! Welcome to CYHRNet's new website! We welcome your comments and suggestions! New WITS Website http://cyhrnet.ca/WITSweb.php 2009-08-31T08:08:00-08:00 2009-08-31T08:08:00-08:00 Aug. 31, 2009 New WITS and WITS LEADS website launched with CYHRNet support. New WITS and WITS LEADS website launched with CYHRNet support. New Study by CYHRNet Co-Leader http://www.cyhrnet.ca/runawayintervention.php 2009-08-24T08:08:00-08:00 2009-08-24T08:08:00-08:00 Aug. 24, 2009 Runaway girls reap strong benefits from nurse interventions: new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader. Runaway girls reap strong benefits from nurse interventions: new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader. Research to Practice Network Paper http://www.cyhrnet.ca/documents/On%20intergration%20of%20Children%27s%20Services%20June%2015%202009.pdf 2009-08-04T08:08:00-08:00 2009-08-04T08:08:00-08:00 Aug. 4, 2009 New Research to Practice Network paper released on the integration of child and family services, by Dr. Daniel Salhani, UBC. New Research to Practice Network paper released on the integration of child and family services, by Dr. Daniel Salhani, UBC. Job Opportunity http://www.cyhrnet.ca/documents/Research%20Liaison%20Officer%20CYHRNet%20job%20posting.pdf 2009-07-16T08:08:00-08:00 2009-07-16T08:08:00-08:00 July 16, 2009 CYHRNet is now accepting applications for a Research Liaison Officer (RLO) position at UBC Okanagan to support the development of child and youth health research in the southern interior region of BC. Check out the Opportunities page for more info. CYHRNet is now accepting applications for a Research Liaison Officer (RLO) position at UBC Okanagan to support the development of child and youth health research in the southern interior region of BC. Check out the Opportunities page for more info. New study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Bonnie Leadbeater http://cyhrnet.ca/depressionandbullying.php 2009-05-13T08:08:00-08:00 2009-05-13T08:08:00-08:00 May 13, 2009 Children with untreated mental illness at higher risk of being bullied: new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Bonnie Leadbeater Children with untreated mental illness at higher risk of being bullied: new study by CYHRNet Co-Leader Bonnie Leadbeater.