Congratulations to Dr. Charlie Rioux, Makayla Freeman, and the other co-authors on this brand-new publication: “Sex and gender terminology: a glossary for gender-inclusive terminology.”
Explore the infographic and read the article to learn more. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2022-219171
As we gathered in Calgary, Alberta for the CPA 2022 National Convention, we had the opportunity to connect with one another and with our collaborators from the Hearts and Minds Lab at the University of Manitoba.
Congratulations to all of the students and trainees who represented the Healthy Families Lab at the CPA 2022 National Convention! Several students presented posters, including Jasleen Kaur, Bailin Xie, Katherine Silang, and Makayla Freeman.
Makayla Freeman
Katherine Silang
Jasleen Kaur
Bailin Xie
Bailin Xie presented a snapshot presentation on mental health and romantic relationships in the Pregnancy During the Pandemic cohort.
Bailin Xie
Dr. Anna MacKinnon presented on the BEAM program for mothers of toddlers.
Dr. Charlie Rioux presented on response-shift bias following interventions for depression and anxiety.
Dr. Anna MacKinnon
Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen
Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen presented on leveraging eHealth and patient-engagement to support family mental health during the pandemic, as well as a section address entitled, “Optimizing Mental Health in the Transition to Parenthood: From Research to Policy.”
Last week, two students from our lab, Jasleen and James, presented their research at the Owerko Centre Conference. A warm congratulations to both students for presenting their research!
Congratulations to James for winning best Master's poster! See both of their posters pictured above.
Dr. Rioux and several other members of the lab asked parents about their preferences for connecting with their peers in eHealth programs for mental health and parenting.
Find out the key results in this fun, two-minute video!
This poster video is part of "Telehealth in Remote Care in a Post-Pandemic World," the virtual conference of the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, May 19-20, 2022.
Dr. Tomfohr-Madsen, Dr. Rioux, and Dr. Roos explain the importance of abortion access for the health of children and their families in The Conversation: “As abortion access is limited, the consequences at the individual level ripple through society as, on average, people denied abortions and their children are more likely to experience negative economic, social and health effects. The impacts of limited abortion access are worse for groups and communities that experience discrimination and exclusion, such as poor and racialized people.”
Read more here.
Congratulations to Katherine Silang, a masters student in our lab, for winning People’s Choice and 3rd place in the 2022 UCalgary Three Minute Thesis Competition! Watch her presentation, “Sleep and Postpartum Depression: You’re Not You When You’re Sleepy,” to learn about some of the findings from the Sleeping for Two study.
Watch the presentation here.
Today marks our 2 year anniversary of the launch of the Pregnancy During the Pandemic study!
A warm thank you to the more than 11,000 pregnant individuals across Canada who enrolled in our study! Together, we are making a difference for pregnant people and their children. To learn more about the Pregnancy During the Pandemic study, visit www.pregnancyduringthepandemic.com
Our hearts are grieved by the news of lives lost and the families displaced due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We stand with Ukraine and with members of our global community who are bravely standing in protest of this war and all unjust and unprovoked acts of war. We firmly believe in the full realization of all human rights for all, including the rights of all people, regardless of race, religion, nationality, class, gender or sexual orientation, to seek safety.
For more information on how you can support Ukrainian refugees facing additional barriers, we invite you to explore the following links:
Donate to the Global Coalition to support vulnerable Black people in Ukraine
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can engage in the resettlement of refugees from abroad through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.
Keep an eye out for creative ways to support through initiatives in your community through your local news sources.
We also encourage you to care for your mental health, especially in the midst of distressing global news. Be sure to take breaks from scrolling, care for your physical and emotional health, and reach out if you need support.
The coronavirus pandemic has thrust many of us into an impossible situation: how to manage a full-time job, take care of ourselves, maintain a daily routine and keep our kids busy — all without leaving the house. In this webinar, registered psychologist Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, PhD, discusses how mindfulness — the ability to recognize a situation and not react to it — and self-compassion — the ability to be kind to yourself — are more important than ever in trying times.
Watch the recorded webinar here.