As we welcome the New Year, CDI sends heartfelt wishes for a fulfilling year ahead. May the coming year be filled with success, wellness, and good health for you. #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #CDI

Stop Now And Plan Stop Now And Plan, is an evidence-based cognitive behavioural model that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behaviour issues, and their parents, effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills. #BellLetsTalk

The Florida Network recognizes Black History Month and celebrates Black men and women whose bravery, ingenuity, and compassion have changed the world for the better. #TheNetworkWorks

In a two-part interview with CBC Radio, our own Leena Augimeri, PhD talks about the rise in youth violence post pandemic and why early intervention is key in addressing the issue. Part 1: lnkd.in/e3dp4W3n Part 2: lnkd.in/erbqNAS3 CBC InfoRadio 89.3FM Marcy Markusa

Attended this excellent panel discussion today on #CrimeTrends What We Know - and What #Cities are Doing About It. Thank you Alex Piquero for moderating this important discussion filled with lots take aways #CallsToAction #CommunitySafety #CrimePrevention #SocialImpact #Safety

According to neuroscience studies, there was a noticeable difference in the frontal areas of the brain, an area involved in controlling emotion, in just 13-weeks of participating in our Stop Now And Plan (SNAP)  program. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…  @CBCInforad Marcy Markusa

Executive functioning is a crucial aspect of child development, and programs like SNAP® provides opportunities to cultivate these skills, enabling children to navigate real-life situations with confidence and competence. To learn more about SNAP visit, stopnowandplan.com

Ontario has set up a youth justice task force, comprised of members with diverse knowledge and experience to advise on how to address the needs of youth and staff in the system. Learn more about Ontario’s youth justice system. 🔗ontario.ca/youthjustice

Happy Holidays! Please be reminded that CDI will be closed Good Friday, March 29, through Monday, April 1, 2024 for the Easter holidays. We will re-open Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Have a great weekend with your family and loved ones.

Congratulations to Megan Matejcic, the SNAP® program manager at Auberle, for being named one of Pittsburgh Business Times' 30 Under 30. bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/c/3… #StopNowAndPlan #EarlyIntervention #KidsDoChange

Friday I will be participating in the The Melissa Institute annual conf focusing on Gun Violence Prevention: What We Know and What We Need to Know. Join us for these amazing and stimulating discussions #ViolencePrevention #crimeprevention #evidencebasedsolutions #SocialImpact

As Alex Piquero says we need to be ‘smarter on crime - on people & places’ #prevention #earlyintervention #crimeprevention #evidencebasedpractice - Key Opportunities Solutions - Strategies The Melissa Institute Stop Now And Plan

YES - WE NEED TO DO BETTER! Especially when it comes to the wellbeing and safety of our children, youth, families & Communities. Good Enough is No Longer Enough #ViolencePrevention #RiskAssessment #EvidenceBasedSolutions

In celebration of #CMHW2024, CDI hosted a kickoff event this morning where we were joined by former CDI program participants who shared their inspiring journeys and highlighted the importance of specialized mental health programs for youth. Learn more: childdevelop.ca/child-youth-me…

CDI’s own Dr. Sarah Woods will be presenting at Research Canada's 19th AGM this June 12. We look forward to sharing CDI’s innovative research and initiatives regarding early detection and intervention in youth mental health care with our partners and community. #RCAGM2024

Minister Michael Parsa & Jane Kovarikova this is WONDERFUL NEWS! Congratulations for all your hard work and championing this important #Bill188. “Improving the lives of children and youth currently and formerly in care” - I was honoured to be a witness for it.

CDI’s SNAP program offers essential emotional regulation skills for children and youth struggling with behaviour issues. Hear from CDI’s Leena Augimeri, PhD as she addresses the rise in youth violence, and why programs like SNAP are needed now more than ever. cbc.ca/news/canada/ma…