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Some parents/guardians may be unsure when they hear that a student or trainee will be involved with the assessment or treatment of their child’s mental health. As a PhD candidate and trainee in children’s mental health for over 9 years, I hope to ease some of these uncertainties.

What do you do if you suspect your child is experiencing depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, or unusual temper tantrums or aggressive behaviour? Here are some evidence-based mental health treatments used for common problems experienced by children and teens.

On September 10^th, people will gather in communities across Canada and over 50 countries around the world to show their support to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day. 

In recent years, email has vastly grown as a necessary requirement for job searching. An employer may use your email to send you a personality assessment to complete, confirm the details of your interview, or request additional documents such as your reference list.

How you physically respond to interview questions is just as important as the words that you use to respond. Being mindful of the tone and cadence of your speech, posture, and other non-verbal cues can increase the likelihood of having a positive first impression with an employer.

There are many benefits for volunteering, from making professional connections who can recommend you for possible job leads, to giving you the chance to practice and refine relevant skills you have in your industry. It can even just be a great way to fill free time in between your other commitments!

You found an apartment that you want to view, what now? Consider the information below before your next viewing.