{"id":8085,"date":"2020-08-13T13:43:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T17:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrenshospitals.ca\/?p=8085"},"modified":"2020-08-13T13:43:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T17:43:28","slug":"empowering-youth-towards-a-brighter-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrenshospitals.ca\/empowering-youth-towards-a-brighter-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Youth Towards A Brighter Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s been quite a different summer for all of us this year, and right now, many parents are making tough decisions about schooling for their kids \u2013\u00a0their future and their health has never been more of a concern.<\/p>\n

This month, we\u2019re empowering the children and youth across Canada in light of International Youth Day.<\/p>\n

Here at CCHF, we believe in doing what\u2019s right for kids and youth so they can live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.\u00a0This is especially important now considering COVID\u2019s impact on kids.<\/p>\n

In light of International Youth Day, our member hospital foundations are quickly learning how kids are being affected differently right now. For example, SickKids is working on\u00a0 incredibly important and relevant research that includes the study of \u201creal-time monitoring of disaster-related mental health impact of COVID-19 on Canadian children, youth and families\u201d to better understand how the increase or decrease of sleep and screen time can effect the family dynamic. Additional studies include the examination of \u201cvirtual-care interventions\u201d and their effectiveness during a time when telehealth is heavily relied upon.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a>\u00a0about how SickKids Centre for Brain & Mental Health funds research into COVID-19-related child and youth mental health and brain.<\/p>\n

Another example is showcased at Jim Pattison Children\u2019s Hospital. They are on the forefront of helping children and youth beat the odds and stay healthy during a time of crisis and uncertainty. They\u2019re in development of a\u00a0new app<\/a>\u00a0designed to help caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health disorders. This app is designed to assist caregivers at a very stressful time since caregivers often experience \u201ca higher level of depressive and anxiety symptoms, adverse physical health, and decreased quality of life\u201d. Their reports also state that their cared for children often reflect the mental health of their caregivers, which makes resources like this app all the more necessary.<\/p>\n

Our Champions from Jim Pattison Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation and SickKids Foundation know a thing or two about the power of empowering youth, and how their lives have changed drastically due to donor support.\u00a0Gregory<\/a>\u00a0has a rare diseases called Crouzon Syndrome that affects the growth of the bones in his skull. With all the surgeries and hospital visits Gregory has gone through throughout his childhood, he has taken it all in stride, choosing to \u201cmove on\u201d and making the best with what he has.<\/p>\n

Torrie<\/a>\u00a0was diagnosed for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Autoimmune Blood Disease at just nine years old. Learn more about her incredible story and how she stays determined to help kids across Canada just like her.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/QTd0Onagcuk”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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