Early Bird Pricing Ends Next Week - Growing Strong Minds Conference

This year commemorates our 50th anniversary as an organization, and we are thrilled to announce our Growing Strong Minds Conference! This event will take place at the Marriott CF Toronto Eaton Centre on Thursday, November 14th. Click below to get your tickets and join the important conversations around child and youth mental health.

Secure Your Spot – Early Bird Tickets Available at $200! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this transformative experience. Early bird tickets are available until Friday, September 20, so act fast to take advantage of the discount before price go up here.

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Speaker Highlights

Showcasing leading research and emerging practices, guests will join us for a full day of inspiration and learning from psychologists and thought leaders about how you can help the children and youth in your life to build strong foundations of mental health.

The Influence of Early Experience on Stress Physiology: Life Course Implications

Dr. Leslie Atkinson is a professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Atkinson has had a distinguished career as a clinician and administrator in developmental and psychiatric settings. His research centers on early experiences and biopsychosocial development. A prolific author, he has published over 190 articles and book chapters and edited two books on attachment theory.

From Thrills to Skills: Fostering Emotion Regulation Among Youth

Dr. Jennine Rawana is a faculty member in Psychology at York University. Her research interests are in adolescent and emerging adult emotion regulation, well-being, and mental health, including those from vulnerable populations including child welfare and first-generation youth (e.g., first in their family to attend post-secondary education).

Secure your spot today to hear Dr. Audrey and Dr. Rawana cover timely topics including the significant psychological distress around climate change, and how youth mental health has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Announcing Our First Ever Meta Analysis

Join us for an exciting exploration of "Future Directions in Supporting Child and Youth Well-Being" as we dive into groundbreaking insights from our first-ever meta-analysis on this vital topic! With renowned experts Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell and Kaitlin Di Pierdomenico taking the lead, this event promises to illuminate the path forward by reflecting on past research to shape future strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of transformative change and gain valuable knowledge on enhancing children and youth's well-being!