Movember draws attention to men's mental health. A cross sectional maltreatment study evaluated the influence of gender on childhood maltreatment in Qatar. Physical abuse was significantly greater among males, and greater abuse was identified for males over 5 years. 1/2

Investigating the variables playing a role in the increase in suicide attempts among men with history of child sexual abuse - and the importance of addressing these variables to help suicidal men with CSA. Dr.Christine Wekerle #Movember sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

#research #publication #resources Thanks #ISPCAN ISPCAN and Tania from Elsevier Psychology - join us for 3 more in this series #trainees #AcademicTwitter #MedTwitter #socialwork #nurses #childwelfare #childrights

Young men who have sex with men with gender nonconformity are at an increased risk for CSA. Acceptance & support for these men are vital to building positive self-esteem, protecting against depression and suicidality. #menshealth Dr.Christine Wekerle Katherine Kim bit.ly/32FTrK0

When conversing with #children, especially during the pandemic, parents should share their fears and vulnerabilities to allow #youth to recognize that they are not alone. Addressing these feelings help develop #resilience, further preventing functional impairment from developing.

23.6% of #youth reported #drinking face to face w/ peers during the #pandemic. It is important for us to understand the motives behind youth #risk behaviour. Learn more from this #openaccess piece by Dr.Christine Wekerle. Special thanks to McMaster Health Sciences students Corinne Moss Jane Park

Please join this last session in ISPCAN #research series. Lots of great information about Child Abuse & Neglect journal Dr. Tracie O. Afifi Linda T @DiTLevine Assaf Oshri (אסף אושרי) Jennifer Anne Fraser Canadian Medical Students Black Medical Students’ Association at U of T @ISHSmcmaster APAGS McMaster Students Union (MSU)

Open Access Gov released their #COVID19 issue. See Dr.Christine Wekerle's article on pg 92, on pathways to #youth #resilience: edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/p…. #Learn more about #trauma, alcohol problems & coping methods of child welfare-involved youth, & how we can foster resilience. #openaccess

#JoyPop is an #evidencebased mobile app that uses a trauma- and violence- informed approach to foster resilience every day. #BellLetsTalk about how resilience is essential to support #mentalhealth, especially for youth. Dr.Christine Wekerle The JoyPop App

The new version of JoyPop is out now! Check out the full press release: : bit.ly/2MFDJtT #mentalhealth #resilience #youth Dr. Aislin Mushquash Dr.Christine Wekerle Clearbridge Mobile

Incredible new edition of the "Childhood Maltreatment" guide compiles and reviews all of the latest scientific research #childhoodmaltreatment, including neglect and physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional abuse. #traumainformed Dr.Christine Wekerle