New episode every month.
The Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health podcast is hosted by Janet Morrison and showcases leading experts in children and adolescent mental health. Tune in each month to learn how to better support children who are struggling with mental health challenges and the everyday stresses of life.
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Explore Our Latest Episodes
In this episode, Janet Morrison talks with Cassandra Moore about what Tourette’s and Tic Disorders look like in children and the stress these symptoms can have on a child's life.
In this episode, Janet Morrison speaks with Cathy Maser (she/her) about gender dysphoria and ways to support trans children and youth.
In this episode, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Katreena Scott about the severe consequences for children growing up in violent households including developmental trauma disorder.
In this episode, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Ramona Alaggia about intimate partner violence and its impact on the mental health of women and children.
In this episode, Janet Morrison speaks with Dr. Elaine Levy about how access to quality child care impacts the mental health and well-being of children and families.
This month, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Vladimir Barayev about the relationship between physical and mental health and the six pillars of health he uses when working with families.
In this month’s episode, Janet Morrison talks to Colleen Mousseau, a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at AWC Grief Support about traumatic grief and what markers to look out for in a child who is suffering from it.
In this month’s episode, Janet Morrison talks to Andrea Warnick, an educator, registered psychotherapist, nurse, and thanatologist about supporting children in navigating grief and loss.
In episode 42, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, an Atlanta-based physician, trainer, and consultant.
In episode 41, Janet interviews Dr. Giovanni Foti, a seasoned clinical and forensic psychologist to discuss conduct disorder in children and teens.
In episode 40, Janet delves into the effect of social media on the mental well-being of young people with returning guest, Dr. Daniel Zdzieborski.
In episode 39, Janet Morrison is joined by Dr. Jessica Gomez, a licensed psychologist and executive director of Momentous Institute, to discuss the importance of teaching social emotional intelligence to children and youth and the benefits of building those skills early on.
Meet Your Host
Janet Morrison is a psychological associate and senior lecturer at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto who has more than thirty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
In addition to her private practice, Janet has also worked with foster care agencies across Ontario, is the past president of the Canadian Association of Psychoanalytic Child Therapists and Catch Collaborative Psychotherapy, and currently contributes her time as the voice behind the Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health podcast.