“The research has shown that the earlier we can intervene, particularly with evidence-based interventions, the better outcomes we see later on. The early years of childhood lay a foundation for future academic, social, emotional, and behavioural success. If we can teach children the skills they need in their formative years, they can carry these skills with them through their elementary years and beyond. On the other hand, if we ignore a problem a child is having, that problem can grow over time and become difficult to remediate.” – Danielle Rannazzisi, PhD [1]
Toronto 5-year Old Waiting 10 Months for Care (Children’s Mental Health Ontario, 2018)
How Family Separation Can Affect Kids’ Brains (NY Post, June 2018)
Judge Darcy Urges Educators to Address ‘Very Big Gap’ in Youth Mental Health (The Star, May 2018)
New Mental Health and Addiction Plan to Address Service Gaps (Manitoba Post, May 2018)
All Foster Carers Need Mental Health Training (Huffington Post, May 2018)
Why Early Intervention is so Important for Children’s Mental Health Issues (Health Line, May 2018)
Wait Times for Youth Mental-Health Services in Saskatchewan ‘Shameful’ (CJME, April 2018)
Province Developing Youth Suicide Prevention Plan (Calgary Herald, April 2018)
Losing Children to Foster Care Endangers Mothers’ Lives (National Post, March 2018)
[1] Leah Campbell, “Why Early Intervention Is So Important for Children’s Mental Health Issues” May 1, 2018
Nadine Burke Harris: How Does Trauma Affect a Child’s DNA? (National Public Radio, August 2017)
The mental health and wellbeing of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) (September 12, 2019)
Challenges and Strategies in Foster Care (May 15, 2020)
Understanding Mental Illness in Foster Care (October 5, 2021)
‘Time to Take Action:’ Children Advocates Call for National Youth Suicide Strategy (September 2019)
Failure to Track Risk is a Fatal Flaw in Child Protection (September 17, 2019)
Child Advocates Call for a National Youth Prevention Strategy (September 17, 2019)
Shortage of Mental Health Care in Georgia is Called a Crisis (U.S. News, January 2019)
Foster Care System Needs Resources for Addicts Children (The Herald-Dispatch, January 2019)
Study Will Probe Link Between CFS and Jailed Youth (Winnipeg Free Press, February 2019)
Program Gives Youths Close Look at Criminal Justice System (The Chronicle Journal, January 2019)
Suicide Deaths Among Incarcerated Youth (Eurek Alert, January 2019)
The Link Between Incarcerated Youth and Suicide (Health Europa, January 2019)
Teens’ Odds for Suicide May Triple While in Jail: Study (Health Day, January 2019)