This national position statement on #transition is a Call 4 Action to address system barriers & improve outcomes for youth. We are advocating for more flexible age cut offs for transfer, considering each youth’s developmental stage and capacity, as well as individual family needs
New Cdn study shows incidence of anorexia nervosa was higher and disease was more severe during first wave of pandemic #eatingdisorders@Hollago
https://t.co/dTcDJwGj9X via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork
This cross-sectional study found that cases and hospitalizations for newly-diagnosed anorexia nervosa among youth increased during the #COVID19 pandemic. Trends were more pronounced in Canadian provinces with higher rates of COVID-19. https://t.co/DcQ3c8TfZQ
Strong work from @Hollago and several of my #Canadian colleagues showing a drastic increase in new-onset anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic https://t.co/r3fpxE4t2l via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork@CanPaedSociety
"Too many people dismiss the impact on children, claiming they are 'resilient' and will 'bounce back'."
Are we doing everything we can to protect children and youth before it's too late?
@Sflecce@fordnation@PattyHajdu https://t.co/bxSnbUzlUR
While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last—because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.
These 14 women were murdered 30 years ago at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Their deaths robbed us of their limitless potential and bright futures. It is more than time for change. We can and we must put an end to gender-based violence. https://t.co/iTyJGz5CHz
Our new position statement on #contraception was the top story tonight on @CBCTheNational. Read it in full here: https://t.co/RL9vIfFbe9 #cdnhealth https://t.co/b2CKI2rZCN
Behind the scenes with Dr. Giosi Di Meglio and @CBCTheNational. Tune in tomorrow night to hear about our new position statement on #contraceptive care youth! #cdnhealth
Adolescents who completed an intensive outpatient treatment combining Maudsley‐based family therapy and group DBT skills training gained a significant amount of weight and experienced a significant decrease in eating disorder psychopathology
https://t.co/sEEd59zT8e
Help facilitate access to #contraception by:
⚕️ providing #birthcontrol without a pelvic exam
⚕️ offering year-long prescriptions
⚕️ encouraging youth to start birth control right away, rather than waiting for their next period
More: https://t.co/rq3har7MDT #cdnhealth