CYHRNet - Priority Initiatives

CYHRNet Priority Initiatves

CYHRNet’s Priority Initiatives were developed in consultation with CYHRNet’s Oversight Committee and membership. While CYHRNet is committed to supporting all research which aims to improve the health and well-being of children and youth, the network puts special focus on helping to develop research in the following priority initiatives deemed by its oversight committee and membership to be worthy of support.

Priority Initiatives & Co-Leaders

	Co-Leader: Bonnie Leadbeater Priority Initiatives: Transitions to Adulthood and Health and Well-Being (focus on Mental Health)

	Co-Leader: Jean-Paul Collet Priority Initiative: Health Disparities

	Co-Leader: Ian Pike Priority Initiative: Child and Youth Health Indicators related to Injury Prevention

	Co-Leader: Elizabeth Saewyc Priority Initiative: Ethics and Research with Children and Youth

	Co-Leader: Joan Bottorff Priority Initiative: Youth and Community Engagement

Mandate, Mission and Vision

CYHRNet’s mandate, mission and vision guide the network’s activities, objectives and development. Learn more here.

Governance

CYHRNet’s Oversight Committee is responsible for network priority setting, policy oversight, approval of priority initiatives and fund disbursement. CYHRNet’s Co-Leaders are responsible for overseeing the network's Priority Initiatives. Learn more here.

Strategic Directions

CYHRNet’s Strategic Directions were developed in consultation with CYHRNet's Oversight Committee and membership. The directions aim to support CYHRNet's mission and mandate. Learn more here.

Join Us!

Researchers, students, research end-users and anyone else interested in child and youth health research are invited to sign up as CYHRNet members. Membership is free and includes immediate access to all membership benefits!