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The YCRH is a group of strong youth leaders who are driving meaningful change toward better health and wellbeing outcomes for young people living in Canada.

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Apr 3, 2023

In collaboration with Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador, the YCRH is putting together a binder on that consists of information on menstruation, pregnancy and birth control, STIs and safer sex, consent, reproductive mental health, sexual health clinics as well as demonstration kits that will accessible for educators and students.

Apr 3, 2023

Jan 11, 2023

Indigenous Health Promotion Resource Booklet

Jan 11, 2023

The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health is planning on launching a Health Promotion Resource Booklet this summer 2023 that will be distributed amongst Indigenous communities and organizations across Canada. This booklet aims to increase knowledge and awareness of various health-issues that are apparent across Indigenous communities.

Jan 11, 2023

Dec 18, 2021

Children’s Book - Youth Resiliency

Dec 18, 2021

The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health will be partnering with medical and other professional youth experts to develop a book for youth 5-10 years old showcasing to youth how they can develop their mental health resilience. We hope to contribute to the resources available for children to learn by experience, through this book.

Dec 18, 2021

Dec 6, 2021

Youth Health Policy Engagement Website

Dec 6, 2021

The YCRH and the Sandbox Project are seeking partnerships with organizations across Canada, where we can utilize the expertise of the broader community to create a Youth Health Engagement Toolkit that helps the youth healthcare system and the individuals making policy related decisions. Alongside our equity team, we will seek to identify specific youth that may be excluded/marginalized in the youth healthcare system.

Dec 6, 2021

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The #RaisingCanada 2022 report found that equity-deserving kids face the worst impacts of COVID-19. All 8 million kids in Canada have the right to survive and thrive.

Join us for a special event on Oct. 6 @ 12 p.m. ET to learn how you can take acti

"Seniors, children, racialized persons, low-income families, individuals with chronic health conditions, and Indigenous Peoples often experience greater health impacts of climate change."

Our latest blog discusses the health impacts of cli

We've all heard warnings about too much screen time for kids, but what about adults? Many jobs require spending hours in front of a computer, and most of our free time is spent streaming shows or scrolling social media.

Learn more about how to limi

Good luck to all of the secondary students returning to the classroom this week!

Here are some tips that can help you succeed: https://westvancouverschools.ca/westbay-elementary/ten-tips-for-a-successful-back-to-school/

Labour Day has been a stat holiday since 1894. It originated in the first workers’ rallies of the Victorian era. Typically, workers celebrated with parades, speeches, games, and picnics. It promoted working-class solidarity and belonging during

In response to a culture that suppresses transformative efforts and visions, we need to #UnleashValues for a sustainable future.

Join a webinar by CoSphere to learn how easy it can be to amplify📢 pro-sustainability values!
📅 Sept 8 @ 3pm PT
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"PCOS isn’t just a ‘missing periods issue’; it’s a syndrome that affects the daily lives of 1 in every 10 women."

September is PCOS Awareness Month!! Find out more about this difficult condition on our blog.

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We are thrilled to announce that our new Co-Executive Director will be Raissa Amany!! Raissa has been leading our Children's Book & Photovoice projects and brings experience in research, health equity, & youth engagement with diverse populati

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

Learn more here: https://www.overdoseday.

We are looking to feature resources that support children & youth health, youth engagement, and youth empowerment on our website: http://sandboxproject.ca/resources

For more information, or to send us your content, email ycrh@sandboxproject!!

Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH)

The Ontario government is set to cut access to healthcare for uninsured people on March 31. Act now! Tell Premier… https://t.co/SbSJfpIuqT
Apr 6, 2023, 1:19 PM
Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH)

With exam season right around the corner, we wanted to provide some tips on how to ace your finals. Being well prep… https://t.co/dSOwFilAp0
Apr 6, 2023, 1:00 PM
Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH)

We're focusing on Childhood Mental Health in our latest childhood illnesses and diseases post. Did you know that am… https://t.co/RQgrt31kVT
Apr 6, 2023, 9:00 AM
Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH)

It's National Walking Day! Not every exercise routine needs to be high intensity or break a sweat for it to be effe… https://t.co/T2OChKaAbv
Apr 5, 2023, 1:00 PM

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