Avra Selick

PhD; #ImpSci, Disability, Mental Health research @CAMHnews. Dreaming of sustainable high quality healthcare systems that are accessible for all. Views my own.

[Ontario Ombudsman @Ont_Ombudsman]

Today, Ombudsman Paul Dubé published his report, Lost in Transition, revealing how the province’s systemic failure to help people with complex developmental disabilities and high needs has left too many to suffer for unnecessarily long periods in hospital. (1/4)

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

Read our joint statement with @ReenaFoundation in response to yesterday's report from the Ontario @Ont_Ombudsman about the urgent gaps facing Ontarians with #developmental #disabilities.

Read our full statement:

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

Adults with #IDD make up 1 in 5 long-stay #psychiatric inpatients in Ontario, often without specialized supports. New @‌ICES & CAMH study calls for urgent improvements in care + transitions back to community. Read the full story here: https://t.co/abU3krlMmW

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Hear from Special Olympics athletes Melanie & Susan on how they support their breast and menstrual health in our women's health episode of the IDD: Get to Know Me podcast! https://t.co/0ktyFCeio7

Find other accessible resources on women's health here: https://t.co/86uWAi5lFk

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Curious how menstruation affects people with intellectual/developmental disabilities differently?

Hear from researcher @laurarstjohn on the women's health episode of our IDD: Get to Know Me podcast! https://t.co/0ktyFCeio7

Find more resources here: https://t.co/86uWAi5lFk

[EENet @EENet_news]

Join us on Thursday, June 5, from 12–1 PM EDT, for a webinar celebrating the 2024 Paula Goering Award winners and their outstanding integrated knowledge translation work and projects!

📢Learn more & register today: https://t.co/Y19mCn1d27

#KnowledgeTranslation

[Avra Selick @AvraSelick]

We don't spend nearly enough time talking about men's mental health and the mental health of male athletes! Check out this clip from the most recent season of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast focused on Special Olympics.

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Watch a preview of the Men's Health episode of our IDD Get to Know Me: Special Olympics Edition podcast series!

Want to learn more? Check out our other educational materials on men's health here: https://t.co/FNk0KEMvHE

@SpecialOCanada

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

🎬 Our animated health video series is live!

Short, fun clips on sleep, mindfulness, health check-ins & more 🧠💤💪 — perfect for athletes, caregivers & curious minds.

🎥 Watch the full playlist here: https://t.co/NOiSFEqdvY

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📸 Family Snapshots are here! Quick tip sheets to help you support the athlete in your family with topics like sleep, mindfulness, & health check-ins 💪💤💜

🧠 Learn more here: https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📋 Coach Snapshots are here! Quick, practical tip sheets to help you support the athletes you coach with topics like sleep, mindfulness, health check-ins & more 💪🧠💤

📄 Find them here: https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📖 Our Easy-Reads break down key health topics like sleep, mindfulness, & more — in a way that’s quick & easy to understand 💪🧠💤

Great for athletes, families & coaches!

🔗 Check them out: https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle

[EENet @EENet_news]

The 2024 Paula Goering #KnowledgeTranslation (KT) Award winners are here!

Join us on Thursday, June 5, 12–1 PM EDT, for a webinar celebrating their outstanding Integrated KT work and projects!

📢Learn more & register today: https://t.co/Y19mCn1d27

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

🎧Have you checked out the Special Olympics Session of IDD Get to Know Me?

Melanie & Victor talk health with athletes, researchers, caregivers & more 💬💪

Topics: sleep, mindfulness, women’s & men’s health 🧠💜

🎥Watch: https://t.co/odvmHFSZ3l
🎧Listen: https://t.co/xln1UxQiQ9

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Learn how to prevent and manage diabetes with our easy-to-use resources — made for athletes, families & coaches 💪🥗🏃

🔗 Check them out: https://t.co/wGmRRyeZSw

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

😴 Sleep is key to feeling your best — on and off the field!

Explore tips on getting a good night's sleep and why sleep matters for athletes, families & coaches 🧠💤💪

🔗 Learn more here: https://t.co/TdrCFI7jma

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

💜 Women's health matters — learn more about key topics such as breast and menstrual health and how to support the women athletes in your life 🏃‍♀️🧠💪

🔗 Explore our resources here: https://t.co/86uWAi5lFk

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Last week, we spotlighted Mindfulness! Check out tip sheets, easy-reads, videos & podcasts that support the health of athletes. Find them here: https://t.co/QHhygp7G1j.

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

This week, we're spotlighting Health Check-in! Check out tip sheets, easy-reads, videos & podcasts that support the health of athletes. Find them here: https://t.co/8eilWWyCY1

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

This week, we're spotlighting Men's Health! Check out tip sheets, easy-reads, videos & podcasts to support Men's mental health and wellbeing. Find them here: https://t.co/FNk0KEMvHE.

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📢 We are thrilled to be announcing the launch of this project with Special Olympics Canada! 📢

From tip sheets for families and coaches to easy-reads, podcast episodes, and animated videos for athletes, check it out!

https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle