The 2007 Open Mind Workshop Series translated new research, best and promising practices on youth and mental health to mental health professionals, educators, youth justice workers, social service providers and family members across the country. Posted below are several of the presentations that were made at these workshops.

We would like to extend our thanks to the researchers, mental health professionals and community partners who participated in these events by sharing their expertise and findings.

Open Mind Workshop - York Region, Ontario
Monday April 23, 2007
Newmarket Health Centre

Building Community Capacity to Strengthen
Youth Mental Health

Presentations:

Protective and Risk Factors for Affecting Youth Depression
Dr. John Abela, McGill University (bio)

The Impact of Culture on Youth Depression
Dr. John Abela, McGill University

First Episode Psychosis
Dr. Karin Jablonowski, Psychiatrist, HOPE Program (bio)
Canadian Mental Health Association - York Region

Dealing with Self Harming Behaviours in Schools
Dr. Giuliana Malvestuto-Filice, York Catholic District School Board

Thanks to our York Region volunteers Mary Lynn Porto,
CMHA-York Region (left) and
Patricia Jamieson, York Region District School Board (right) and to Bill Hogarth, Director of Education, York Region District School Board (centre) who provided opening remarks.

Evaluating Teen Depression and Suicide Risk - Training for Mental Health Professionals and Service Providers
Dr. Stan Kutcher, Professor of Psychiatry, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

Open Mind Workshop - Peel Region, Ontario
Wednesday April 25, 2007
Living Arts Centre, Mississauga

Strengthening Youth Mental Health

Presentations:

The Teenage Brain: What's Going On
Dr. Stan Kutcher, Professor of Psychiatry, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

Youth Gangs
Lew Golding, Manager, Child, Youth and Family Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Sherese Bleary, Square One Youth Centre (bio)

Youth at Risk for Psychosis and First Episode Psychosis
Dr. Irvin Epstein, MD, FRCPC, Prime Clinic, Centre for Addication and Mental Health

Autism and Mental Health
Dr. Kevin Stoddart, Phd., RWS, The Aspergers Society of Ontario

Self Harming Behaviour
Dr. Nathan Scharf, Medical Director and Director of Crisis Services, Youthdale Treatment Centre
Dr. Louis Peltz, Clinical Director, Child and Family Clinic, The Credit Valley Hospital
Dr. Tara Smith, Child and Family Clinic, The Credit Valley Hospital
Dan McGann, Adolescent Team Social Worker, The Credit Valley Hospital

Taking Culture Seriously in Community Mental Health
Dr. Joanna Ochocka, Executive Director, Centre for Research and Education in Human Services
Rich Janzen, Research Director, Centre for Research and Education in Human Services

Bullying and Victimization: The Relationship Perspective
Dr. Joanne Cummings, Researcher and Partnership Manager, Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVnet)

Evaluating Teen Depression and Suicide Risk - Training for Mental Health Professionals and Service Providers
Dr. Stan Kutcher, Professor of Psychiatry, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
Dr. Sonia Chehil, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University

Open Mind Workshop - Toronto, Ontario
Friday April 27, 2007
CNIB Conference Centre

Strengthening Youth Mental Health

Presentations:

Self Harming Behaviour
Lyndsey Davies, Anita Federici, Lisa Burkell, Borderline Personality Clinic, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Youth at Risk for Psychosis and First Episode Psychosis
Dr. Irvin Epstein, MD, FRCPC, Prime Clinic, Centre for Addication and Mental Health

Youth Engagement and Mental Health
Stoney McCart, Director, Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement

Stigma Busting
Dr. Heather Stuart, Phd, Queen's University

Concurrent Disorders
Carin McLean, Child Youth and Family Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Wende Wood, Drug Information and Drug Use Evaluation Pharmacist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Youth Violence
Dr. Claire Crooks, Phd, C.Psyhch., University of Western Ontario

Evaluating Teen Depression and Suicide Risk - Training for Mental Health Professionals and Service Providers
Dr. Stan Kutcher, Professor of Psychiatry, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

Open Mind Workshop - Calgary, Alberta
Tuesday May 1, 2007
The Kahanoff Centre

Strengthening Mental Health through Youth Engagement

Presentations:

Epidemiology and Utilization of Regional Children's Mental Health Services
Dr. David Cawthorpe, Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychiatry Program, Calgary Health Region

Youth Engagement and Mental Health
Stoney McCart, Director, Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement

Aboriginal Mental Health - Youth Assisting Youth
Catherine Davis, Suicide Prevention and Response Coordinator, Calgary Health Region
Bev Renaud, Aboriginal Community Worker, City of Calgary Community and Neighbourhood Services, Aboriginal Services

Youth Portal
Sabrina DiCintio, Education Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary Branch

Starry Starry Night Theatre Production
Presented by Schizophrenia Alberta, Calgary Chapter Partnership Education Program

Evaluating Teen Depression and Suicide Risk - Training for Mental Health Professionals and Service Providers
Dr. Stan Kutcher, Professor of Psychiatry, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University

Open Mind Workshop - Ste. Foy, Quebec
Wednesday June 6, 2007
Clarion Hotel

Les jeunes d'aujord'hui......Nos adultes de demain!
Delivered in partnership with FFAPAMM

Presentations:

Psychopathologie et développement: apport de la recherches et importance des interventions précoces.
Dr. Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, McGill University