SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute

Individuals experiencing neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum and attention hyper activity disorder, are more likely to struggle with their mental health and be diagnosed with comorbid psychiatric conditions. This ... Read more

Current cultural stereotypes around hypermasculinity reinforce unrealistic expectations for men about their self-identity. The concept of a "hero's journey" offers a helpful narrative, focusing on strength through acknowledgement of vulnerability ... Read more

Psychedelics were first discovered by indigenous people from resources in nature such as plants, mushrooms, and trees. They were used primarily for spiritual purposes. The twentieth century saw the development ... Read more

Intake conversations can be a critical juncture for individuals seeking mental health services, often inducing significant stress as people are required to share their personal stories to access care. These ... Read more

Participants should have some experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ populations and knowledge of terminology. Description: Working with youth in a mental health setting has a number of challenges on its own; ... Read more

This interactive training will explore trauma, vicarious trauma and trauma-informed practice through a social justice lens and strength-based lens. Participants will consider the fundamentals of trauma (brain, body, nervous system), explore and reflect on trauma-informed approaches and tools to use in their work and in building confidence to interact with diverse persons and communities that ... Read more