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Episode 29 | Understanding Neurodiversity in Children

In episode 29, Janet explores the topic of neurodiversity in children with Dr. Barbara Muskat, a clinical social worker and professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. 

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Episode 21 | What Is Mentalization And Why It Matters

In this month’s episode Janet covers the concept of mentalization, its importance to children and adults, and why it is essential for the development of friendship, intimacy, social intelligence, and mental health.

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Episode 15 | Understanding Selective Mutism in Children

In this episode we explore the anxiety disorder known as selective mutism and why some children can’t find their voice. Janet discusses common personality traits, co-occurring conditions and common misdiagnoses of selective mutism. She also shares some ways that parents and teachers can help children who are struggling with this rare disorder.

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Episode 13 | What We Know About Teen Suicide

In this month’s episode our host Janet Morrison talks about Teen Suicide. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, approx. 500 Canadian Youth ages 10–24 die by suicide each year and it is the second most common cause of death in 15–19 year olds after accidents. We need to talk about suicide in order to address it, understand it to get to the root of the problem.

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Episode 12 | How Bullying Affects Children

This month our host Janet Morrison is joined by Dr. Faye Mishna, Professor and former Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Faye’s research focuses on bullying, cyberbullying and technology used amongst youth.

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Episode 11 | How Racism Affects Mental Health

This month our host Janet Morrison is joined by Professor Charmaine Williams from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Charmaine’s research focuses on issues of inequality and how that affects mental health. During this episode, Janet and Charmaine discuss the topic of racism and mental health including internalized and systemic racism, how to talk to children about the topic and what it really means to be anti-racist.

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