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Youth Suicide Prevention Research for Building Strength, Inspiring Hope

PolicyWise provided grants to four research teams dedicated to youth suicide prevention. Learn about the projects, their findings, and how to apply them to practice.

PolicyWise Newsletter – December 2021

Fostering Change Through Community-Led Collaboration Youth mental health is a priority in Alberta and across Canada. Fifteen to 25-year olds report the highest

Policy Priorities for Child & Youth Well-Being

At PolicyWise we believe child and youth well-being should be a policy priority. Prior to the pandemic, Canada ranked 30th out of 38 rich countries on

Well-Being Is Our Foundation

We understand well-being to be a holistic concept characterized by balance and interconnection of the social, physical, emotional, cognitive, environmental, and spiritual elements of life for children and youth, families, and communities.

A Snapshot of Mental Health Services & Needs of Emerging Adults in Greater Calgary

PolicyWise conducted a project to better understand the mental health landscape for emerging adults in the Calgary area. Find out more!

How to Raise a Reader

Reading is connected to mental health and well-being in children. Reading with children can give them a head start in life and develop

CHH Report on Findings and Implications for an Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Information Sharing

The Collaborative for Health and Home (CHH) has identified a gap in knowledge regarding ethical considerations for information sharing and consent practices in

CHH Initial Implementation Plan for the Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Information Sharing

Implementation planning is crucial for putting knowledge into practice. The Ethical Decision-Making Framework (the Framework) gives service providers the knowledge necessary to systematically

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