Sexual and Reproductive Health
In collaboration with Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador, the YCRH is putting together a binder on that consists of information on menstruation, pregnancy and birth control, STIs and safer sex, consent, reproductive mental health, sexual health clinics as well as demonstration kits that will accessible for educators and students.
Travel in the time of COVID – A Short Story
By Julia Smith, General Member My family is a family of explorers, we love traveling and visiting new places. Covid-19 has put a wedge in our travel plans over the last few years. As countries begin to open their borders again after lock downs I am so looking forward to getting out there again. I […]
Brain Health Awareness Month
By Ysabelle Tumaneng, General Member Did you know that May is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada? What is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada? This month is about ensuring we care for our brains and prevent brain diseases. Our brains control everything we do, so keeping them healthy is important! Brain diseases like dementia, […]
Feeling SAD During Certain Seasons?
by Emma Rubbens, General Member The “winter blues” is a common term Canadians use during our winter season, due to the length of time the cold lasts in many parts of the country. I can easily say that when the warm weather starts in spring, I feel happier, excited, motivated, and have a more positive […]
Vitamin D and Me: A Beginners Guide
Written By: Samara Mascarenhas, Indigenous Youth Health Project Co-Lead Vitamin D has been at the forefront of public health and health promotion sectors in the few years since research has proven its significant capabilities for overall human health. Within Canada, the benefits of vitamin D have been promoted at both the community and policy level […]
The Impacts of Social Media on Youth; From a Teenager In The “Digital Age”
By Julia Smith, General Member The way we communicate and share information has changed drastically with the addition of social media. Billions of people around the world access news via social media and can be accessed in real time. Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter allow anyone to contribute and comment on the news without […]
Does Music Help Concentration?
By Vaishu Sundaram, Director of Events It’s that time of the week! Sunday morning, getting ready to have the most productive day ever before the rush of the new week. Whether you have a bunch of small mundane tasks around the house that you’re itching to cross off on your to-do list or you have […]
What the Sex!
By Mindalynn Frelick, General Member, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health Most of us have had some wild ideas about sexual health in our lives. Maybe you heard it from friends on the playground, an older sibling as a prank that you’ll never forget, or maybe you heard it from an adult that was uneducated on the […]
Her Heart Matters: Wear Red Day Canada
By Ysabelle Tumaneng, General Member If you thought Valentine’s Day was the only time to wear red, think again! Wear Red Day is observed on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day. Every year, Wear Red Canada is observed across the country to promote women’s heart health. Events are organized around the nation to serve […]
MAiD for this, but not for that: Should mental illnesses be included in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation?
By: Hannah Baillie, General Member, Young Canadians Roundtable on Health In June 2016, the Canadian government updated its criminal code to allow doctors and nurses to provide Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to individuals who meet specific criteria. The bill, C-14, called upon the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) to study whether MAiD would be […]
