Sharing Our Knowledge

The INNOVATE Research: Youth Engagement Guidebook for Researchers is a comprehensive guidebook that walks researchers through the steps of engaging youth in research activities. It was developed by a pan-Canadian team of youth and researchers with experience in youth engagement at all stages of research, from developing the research question through to knowledge translation.

The guidebook contains background information on youth engagement, together with concrete examples and specific recommendations, as well as worksheets to help researchers work through the engagement process. Click HERE to download a free copy.

INNOVATE Research was a SSHRC-funded project bringing together researchers and youth from across Canada to develop the youth engagement curriculum, then to deliver it to researchers at workshops in Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver.

The YouthCan IMPACT team has created a resource for community partners looking to implement mental health care hubs in their community. 

Building Integrated Service Hub Models for Youth Mental Health and Addictions: The YouthCan IMPACT Experience and Guidebook is based on the team’s experience setting up integrated service hubs in Toronto. 

The project is a collaboration between academic researchers, community service agencies, hospitals, youth with lived experience, and family members. The 207-page guidebook contains a summary of key implementation steps, and links to additional resources for those wanting more in-depth information. 

Visit here to get your copy of the guidebook.

The McCain Centre Speaker Series is a monthly one-hour lunch and learn session. Through the McCain Centre Speakers Series, we:

• Share research information relevant to clinical staff/trainees;
• Encourage knowledge-sharing between clinical and research staff/trainees; and
• Promote understanding of the benefits of and opportunities for integration of clinical practice and research activities.
  
  Read summaries of  the series to date:
  • Julie Bull on January 29, 2018
  • Dr. Brendan Andrade on February 26, 2018
  • Dr. George Julian on October 1, 2018
  • Drs. JD Haltigan and Madison Aitken on November 5, 2018
  • Dr. Lena Quilty on December 3, 2018
  • Dr. Alexia Jaouich and Gloria Chaim on January 21, 2019
  • Drs. Katherine Cost and Alice Charach on March 4, 2019

Our newsletter features exciting updates about McCain Centre projects, progress and people.

In our latest issue, learn why the Canadian Medical Association Journal recognized the McCain Centre for our success in engaging young people to create a model of care that better meets their needs.

In this issue, learn how up to 12,000 young people across the province each year will have access to mental health care through six community hubs, thanks to a new initiative led by Dr. Joanna Henderson, Director of the McCain Centre 

Read about a tool that helps service providers select internet-based interventions for youth who use alcohol or other drugs in this issue.

Read about our leadership, how we engage youth, our study into improving youth in transition in this issue.

Our WIRE (Web Interventions Repository of Evidence) is a valuable resource for providers who work with youth.

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