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CHART Newsletter June 2024 by YDI Team

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New Podcast Episode!

Silas (former YAC member), Dr. Hasina Samji (CHART Lab), and Nathan Ngieng (Deputy Superintendent of Schools at SD 34) joined the Kelty Mental Health “Where You Are” podcast to explore how schools can foster protective factors for youth well-being.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

Julia Kaufmann presents at the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum in Montreal

In June 2024, Julia delivered a presentation on youth engagement in knowledge mobilization and facilitated a discussion on the theme.

Dr. Hasina Samji presents at the CAIS National Leaders Conference in April 2024

Dr. Samji explored the importance of data in understanding youth mental health and well-being and discussed opportunities in school-based initiatives.

Student Voice in the Spotlight at the BCSSA 2024 Spring Forum

Joint presentation by Dr. Hasina Samji (CHART Lab), Ari Zwinge (YDI YAC/SD 34), and Dr. Nathan Ngieng (SD 34) at the BCSSA Spring Forum on April 12.

Learn more here.

New journal publication using YDI data discusses the importance of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) as protective factors for adolescent mental health

Congratulations to Dr. Hasina Samji and the rest of the authoring team!

Read the article here.

Congratulations to Judy Wu for winning 'Best Oral Presentation' at the Annual Cascadia Symposium on Environmental, Occupational, and Population Health

Judy's presentation, "Climate Concern and Eco-anxiety in BC Youth: Findings from the 2023 Youth Development Instrument Survey," detailed research findings related to her doctoral thesis.

Learn more here.

Joint presentation at the 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health

Dr. Hasina Samji and Dr. Jacquie Maloney (CHART Lab) teamed up with YDI Youth Advisory Council members, Daniel Chen and Harnoor Dhaliwal, and our colleagues Mari del Casal and Dr. Alexander Gist at BC Children’s Hospital Mental Health Promotion and Literacy Team to represent Canada at the 2023 Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health in New Orleans. Read more here.

Dr. Hasina Samji presents at the 33rd Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium in California

Check out Dr. Samji’s presentation: The “Wicked” Challenge of Worsening Youth Mental Health – Pandemic Impacts and Beyond.

The 33^rd Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium occurred in California on March 2nd- 4th, 2023.

Dr. Hasina Samji talks to Global News about 2023 YDI Provincial Report

In a recent Global News article, Dr. Samji discusses the 2023 YDI Provincial Report findings, shedding light on some possible protective factors for fostering the well-being of young people in BC.

City News article discusses 2023 YDI Provincial Report

Read more about key findings of the 2023 YDI Provincial Report in this recent City News article with Dr. Hasina Samji.

New article on youth mental health and well-being using YDI data

Dr. Jacquie Maloney & colleagues published an article discussing risk and protective factors to youth mental health and well-being. Read more.

NEW journal publication using YDI data on climate anxiety

Congratulations to the authoring team led by Judy Wu!

YDI receives a CIHR Healthy Youth Catalyst Grant!

The YDI receives a Healthy Youth Catalyst Grant for an upcoming youth participatory action research initiative from CIHR-IHDCYH!

Burnaby Now article on release of "Improving child and youth well-being in the COVID-19 recovery phase in British Columbia"

Read the article.

Dr. Hasina Samji discusses Covid & Kids report with Gloria Macarenko on CBC On The Coast

Dr. Samji discusses findings from the report on Improving child and youth well-being in the COVID-19 recovery phase in British Columbia. Click to listen.

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