Researchers at SickKids are looking for healthy kids and teenagers to participate in a #depression and #cardiovascular risk study. #SKResearch

We are hiring for a Clinical Research Fellow/post-doc! Come join our team: career.sickkids.ca:8001/psc/CRPRD/CARE…

Highlighting some exciting work from our very own research fellow @campisi_susan!

Our new commentary: Disentangling the Role of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children’s Mental Health ja.ma/36Pc8R2 via JAMA Pediatrics Korczak Lab Dr. Sheri Madigan (she/her)

"A polarized stance of 'the kids are alright' vs 'the kids are not alright' oversimplifies the heterogeneity and the complexity of the issues." Korczak Lab DrTracyVaillancourt and Dr. Sheri Madigan (she/her) on the role of the pandemic on children’s #mentalhealth ja.ma/3EJHpkT

Research from U Calgary and co-authored by Korczak Lab shows youth suicide-related #EmergencyDepartment (ED) visits rose globally during the #COVID19 #pandemic. The study represents over 11 million ED visits across 18 countries. Read more: bit.ly/3JsSM4G

Investigating the demographic shift of youth coming into the emergency department with suicidal ideation throughout the pandemic. Proud of our team for presenting this poster at the Youth Mental Health Research Poster Day! #youth #mentalhealth #research The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

Exploring the relationship between depression and cognition to emphasize the importance of support across functional domains for children with depression. #kids #depression #cognition The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

Our student Anisa Khalfan presented her work: “Using a cluster analysis to identify a subgroup of adolescent major depressive disorder associated with high cardiovascular disease risk.” at the APPA conference earlier this month #depression #cardiovascularhealth American PsychoPathological Association

Our new opinion piece on youth mental health during the pandemic. Dr. Sheri Madigan (she/her) Korczak Lab Dr. Nicole Racine Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa New study shows increases in depression and anxiety symptoms in youth during the pandemic /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Korczak Lab Research Associate Susan Campisi presenting her findings today on the link between gut microbiome, mood, anxiety & neurodevelopment at the SickKids Precision Child & Youth Mental Health Symposium! #research #youth #mentalhealth #depression #nutrition

Happy holidays from the Korczak Lab!

Kudos to Susan Campisi, our lab research associate, for her insightful talk on under-nutrition and puberty at #NG2024 in Lisbon #NestleNutritionInstitute #NNI #MentalHealth #Research

Our Lab PI Dr. Daphne J. Korczak presenting on Youth Suicide Prevention: A Conversation about COVID-19, Canada, and Opportunities for Intervention in Acute Care Settings at the recent Garry Hurvitz Centre for Brain & Mental Health #GHCBMHconference2024

Our lab had a tremendous time sharing our ongoing research efforts at the UofTPsychiatry Research Day! Full of thoughtful discussion and innovative ideas aiming to improve youth mental health #DPRD2024

Researchers at SickKids are looking for healthy kids and teenagers to participate in a #depression and #cardiovascular risk study. #SKResearch Learn more ➡️ research4kids.research.sickkids.ca/trialdescripti…

Some adolescents with depression have higher levels of “bad cholesterol,” placing them at an elevated risk for developing heart disease – despite having a low-risk weight or blood pressure. Read the #SKResearch in JAACAP Open ➡️️ bit.ly/4ct85WG

Our research on child and youth mental health has just been published with Springer Nature in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Read and share here: rdcu.be/dWCKZ. (Collaborators: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Psychiatry, Spit for Science, TARGet Kids! & POND Network)

Our study suggests that children's motivation, sense of belonging, and engagement at school are not only relevant to their academic success, but also their mental health. However,  increasing screen time may present barriers to achieving these key ingredients for success.