Episode 30 | Exploring A Care-Based Justice System For Youth
In episode 30, Janet talks with Snjezana Pruginic from Circle Point Wellness, an organization working at the intersection of wellness and social justice.
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.
Episode 28 | Understanding Body Curiosity and Sexual Behaviour in Children
In episode 28, Janet speaks about the relationship children have with their bodies, and other people’s bodies, to help parents and caregivers better understand what’s normal behavior and what’s not.
Episode 27 | How Mediation Can Support Children & Families Going Through Divorce
In episode 27, Janet speaks with Dr. Barbara Fidler, a clinical developmental psychologist, about the complexities of involving children in mediation, helping parents develop a parenting plan and the impact of divorce on the parents and children.
Episode 26 | How Cannabinoid-Based Medicine Is Being Used in Children's Mental Health
In episode 26, Janet speaks with Blake Pearson M.D. who is a practicing family physician and internationally recognized leader in the field of cannabinoid-based medicine.
Episode 25 | Understanding The State of Adoption in Canada Today
In episode 25, Janet speaks with Michael Blugerman, social worker, psychotherapist and the director of Children's Resource and Consultation Centre of Ontario, a licensed adoption agency since 1980.
Episode 24 | The Impact of Addressing Mental Health Challenges at School
In episode 24, Janet speaks with Jose Acosta the principal of Burrows Hall Junior Public School in Toronto about some of the ways he approaches mental health at his school and the types of challenges his students experience.
Episode 23 | Advocating for the Rights and Well-Being of Indigenous Children & Families
In episode 23, Janet talks to Jeffrey Schiffer, the Executive Director of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. This organization strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring, and healing for children and families in the Toronto Native Community.
Episode 22 | Making Winter Sports Accessible for Kids & Youth with Disabilities
In this month’s episode, Janet talks to Paul Rogers the President of Ontario Track 3 Adaptive Sports Association, a charitable organization that provides skiing opportunities for children and teens with physical and developmental disabilities.
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.
Episode 20 | Talking to Kids About War And Its Impact on Children
In this month’s episode, Janet talks with Ane Lemche, a psychologist and child counselor with Save the Children, about how to approach a discussion about war with children.
Episode 19 | How Therapy In Schools Brings Parents, Teachers and Children Together
In this month's episode, Janet talks to Sandy Poulson about our work in schools and how our collaborative psychotherapy model helps to bring parents, teachers, and children together.
Episode 18 | How Poverty, Mental Illness and Physical Illness Are Connected
In this episode, Janet talks about the relationship between poverty, mental illness and physical illness during Covid-19.
Episode 17 | How to Identify and Talk About Depression With Kids and Teens
In this episode Janet talks to Christina Connell about how to identify and talk about depression in children and adolescents.
Episode 16 | How Childhood Cancer Affects the Mental Health of Children and Their Families
This month we explore how childhood cancer affects the mental health of children and their families. Janet is joined by Tina Hamalainen who is a POGO Interlink nurse with the Paediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) at The Hospital for Sick Children.
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.
Episode 14 | Understanding Anorexia & Bulimia in Teens & Young Women
This month our host Janet Morrison talks about anorexia and bulimia in teens and young women. These are serious eating disorders that can quickly get out of control and become both a physical and mental health problem.
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.
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.
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.