Improving knowledge and treatment of child and adolescent mental health concerns through research.
We asked youth: What's something important you learned about your mental health this school year?
Watch to read their replies!
06/21/2026
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For many generations, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have marked this time by honouring and sharing their cultures, languages, and traditions. The summer solstice carries profound cultural and spiritual meaning for many Indigenous Peoples, symbolizing renewal, connection to community and the land, and a time of celebration. 💛
To find a list of events and celebrate this day you can visit: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1708446948967
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06/19/2026
The SOHDA study is about understanding the relationship between changes in ovarian hormones and depressed mood in females.
To learn more and get involved with the SOHDA study, contact [email protected]! ✨
Did you know hormones can have an impact on mental health? 🧐
To learn more about youth mental health, you can visit the Mental Health Research 4 Kids website or sign up for our Research Registry using the link in our bio.
To learn more and get involved with the SOHDA study, contact [email protected]! ✨
The brain of menstruating females is remarkably adaptive as it responds to constant hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle. These changes can be observed and have functional consequences! 🧠✨
[Albert, K. et al. Estradiol levels modulate brain activity and negative responses to psychosocial stress across the menstrual cycle. Psychoneuroendocrinology 59, 14–24 (2015).]
[Dubol, M. et al. Neuroimaging the menstrual cycle: A multimodal systematic review. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology vol. 60]
06/16/2026
The Youth Experiences in Therapy Study aims to better understand how to measure unwanted or negative experiences of therapy from the perspectives of youth and caregivers.
This study will help us figure out which experiences are the most important to include in future research.
Swipe to learn more about the study!
06/16/2026
Meet the newest member of the MHR4K team: Pippa!
06/11/2026
Let's get our game spirit on and cheer on Canada! 🇨🇦🏟️⚽️
06/04/2026
It’s now exam season for a lot of students. Make sure to take care of yourself during this stressful time in any way that supports you! 🌊🐚
Have you ever been curious of how we study brain activity? 🧠
Or how we can tell which parts of the brain are affected by mental health concerns? 🧐
One of our amazing YAC members explains how using a technology called MRI can help us do all of this!
