mental health
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Researching mental health and substance use: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Trevor Goodyear
Mental health and substance use challenges are some of the most pressing issues impacting young people. These topics are the focus of Dr. Trevor Goodyear’s research program at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR). Dr. Goodyear joined BCCHR as an investigator in October 2025. “One of the reasons I’m drawn to working with youth is the…
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Redefining self-care for a more communal and inclusive experience
The World Health Organization defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent diseases, and cope with illness, with or without the support of health-care workers. Supporting one’s own emotional and physical health by practicing individual acts of care is an important measure. If expanded into more communal and equitable activities rooted…
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Studies highlight the impact of the pandemic on children and youth’s mental health
The Pediatric Outcome ImProvement through COordination of Research Networks (POPCORN) — which involves BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) — has published, in JAMA Network Open, their latest research findings on mental health hospitalizations of children and youth throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings led the team to a second study where they evaluated the…
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