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The Globe and MailB.C. teens trying cannabis, alcohol or tobacco at lowest rate in 30 years, study finds
A survey that has canvassed tens of thousands of teens over 30 years has found the majority of adolescents are less likely to have tried alcohol, tobacco or cannabis than at any other time since the survey began. But the research also found that those who do use those substances did so at a younger age than before the pandemic.The McCreary Centre Society, a Vancouver-based non-profit that does research on youth health, released the results of its seventh provincewide survey on Wednesday. The survey was completed by 38,500 public school students from Grade 7 through to Grade 12.The BC Adolescent Health Survey (BC AHS) has been conducted every five years since 1992. Annie Smith, McCreary’s executive director, said that over the past three decades, researchers saw that young people were waiting longer and longer to use substances.Read more (Paywalled)
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CBCThis clinic for gender-affirming health care went private. The founder wishes it didn't have to | CBC Radio
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc comments on the effect of withholding/failing to support equitable access to care. "For trans and non-binary people, that lack of access to care can affect every aspect of their life, including their ability to be effectively employed and to succeed in their careers, and to avoid discrimination and violence and harassment."
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CTVNewsPuberty blockers can't be started at 18 when youth have already developed: experts
"The misinformation out there is really astounding," Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc says about puberty blockers. "It gets worrying when our politicians take up some ideas without actually vetting the accuracy of what they're saying."
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CBC The Early EditionAdvocates React to Alberta's Legislation restricting trans youth health
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc shares research evidence supporting health initiatives for trans youth in response to Alberta legislation restricting health care interventions for trans youth.
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UBC Applied Science
MHLP Student Experience – Jordan Quinlan
Taking the stress out of accreditation"I recognized that what was an urgent priority for me in this work was not an equivalently urgent priority for others. I invested the time in meaningful conversations with staff to find out what they valued, what had been a challenge on prior assessments and then build a common ground for this new framework."
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Healthing.ca
Virtual reality transports seniors living with dementia to other worlds
"People with dementia can not only benefit from this technology," says Dr. Lillian Hung, "they have lots of fun. These videos are very short, usually about five minutes. But some of the residents will watch one after another, up to 45 minutes."
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BNN Breaking
Potential Risks of Men’s Health Products Highlighted Amid Seizures of Unauthorized Products
Dr. John Oliffe has voiced his concerns about the potential dangers of men’s health products, particularly those making unsubstantiated claims of health benefits.
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Times Colonist
'Sextortion' cases on the rise, say Saanich police
In the aftermath of a 12 year old boy taking his life in Prince George as a result of sexual extortion, Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc notes that it can be hard for parents to monitor every contact their child has on their various devices, but open communication is key.
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Breaking Silence around Gender-Based Violence
How a Canada Research Chair’s community-led outreach model is impacting lives. Dr. Vicky Bungay asks, "What if we changed the model of support? What if women didn’t have to meet requirements on a checklist to find support? What if we didn’t tell women what they had to do, and acknowledged and celebrated the fact they are survivors.”
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CBC News
Melatonin commonly taken by kids not a magic bullet, pediatricians say
New research says it's becoming "exceedingly common" for children and teens in the U.S. to take melatonin supplements for sleep. Giving a child too much melatonin can lead to negative side effects such as bad dreams and aggression, says professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall.