A Very Cool Canadian Website
Startup Canada is a national, grassroots, volunteer-led movement to enhance the nation's competitiveness and prosperity through uniting and strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystem and promoting a vibrant entrepreneurial culture to create unified brand as a rallying point for Canadians.
Visit the site.
New UK Resources to Support Suicide Prevention
A training program to support suicide prevention, "Youth self-harm and suicide awareness", has also been recently launched in the UK. It seeks to increase participants knowledge and understanding about youth suicide and to look at developing youth suicide prevention guidelines and support within local areas and organizations.
Learn More.
Russell Brand At His Nuttiest and His Best!
The controversial comedian-turned actor has been making headlines this week after an interesting interview with the BBC's Jeremy Paxman about starting the revolution. Paxman made the mistake of assuming that just because Brand doesn't vote, he doesn't understand what's going on, and boy did Russell have a good time proving him wrong! If you get a chance to read the fascination Brand article in the New Statesman and see how his argument appeals to young people.
Halloween Treats Gone Wrong
With Halloween just around the spooky, poorly lit corner, Crest decided to play a little trick on the littlest Halloweeners by switching their candy with terrible tasting "veggie-flavored treats." Funny!
UK Report Into Cyberbullying Calls for Immediate Action From Social Media Sites
The British youth anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label has recently released the results of its Annual Cyberbullying Survey, and says that there is still a long way to go to eliminate bullying in the cyber world.
An easy to read report.
Canada Could Use a Resource Like This One!
For an American view of the youth sector, it is worth looking at the National Clearinghouse on Family & Youth website, which is a service provided by the US Family and Youth Services Bureau within the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Website Here.
Two Very Cool Dudes
Malcolm Brickhouse and Jarad Dawkins are middle school students and metal heads with ambition.
Watch Them Rock!
Something somewhere is waiting to be known...
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Any Tuesday - Elton John and Hamie Foxx Talk Homeless LGBT Youth
A moving new PSA, featuring Elton Joh and other stars, is shining a spotlight on the issue of homeless LGBT youth in Los Angeles.
Watch Here
A Father Photographs the World of his Autistic Son
Timothy Archibald started photographing his autistic son Elijah when he was 5 years old. His aim was to document the often bizarre and incomprehensible world of his son but the project developed into much more. Poignant beyond words.
A Humbling 3 Minutes
Who cares what it smells like, it's what it sounds like that matters. We have shown this before but it's worth many viewings.
Watch Here.
Parents of Bullies To Be Fined For Their Kids' Bad Behaviour
Police in Monona, Wisc., have thought of a unique way to tackle the problem of bullying by going straight to the parents. Adults whose children intimidate others with be ticketed and fined for failing to properly respond to the behaviour.
Read More.
The Cup Song - "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone"
"Cups" also known as "Cups (Pitch Perfect's When I'm Gone)" is a song by America actress Anna Kendrick from the film Pitch Perfect. Here it is sung in Gaelic by a huge group of students in a school in Ireland and it is simply wonderful. Will bring a smile to your face.
Watch it Here
And if you like that, Try This
10 Psychological Studies That Will Change What You Think You Know About Yourself
Aside from providing fodder for stimulating cocktail-party conversations, some of the most famous psychological experiments of the past century reveal universal and often surprising truths about human nature.
A Fascinating Article.
Young Business Owners More Ambitious Than Older Peers
A new poll has found that business owners under 35 are the most likely to be planning a business expansion, suggesting the group is not only optimistic about the marketplace but also experiencing results.
Read More
A moving new PSA, featuring Elton Joh and other stars, is shining a spotlight on the issue of homeless LGBT youth in Los Angeles.
Watch Here
A Father Photographs the World of his Autistic Son
Timothy Archibald started photographing his autistic son Elijah when he was 5 years old. His aim was to document the often bizarre and incomprehensible world of his son but the project developed into much more. Poignant beyond words.
A Humbling 3 Minutes
Who cares what it smells like, it's what it sounds like that matters. We have shown this before but it's worth many viewings.
Watch Here.
Parents of Bullies To Be Fined For Their Kids' Bad Behaviour
Police in Monona, Wisc., have thought of a unique way to tackle the problem of bullying by going straight to the parents. Adults whose children intimidate others with be ticketed and fined for failing to properly respond to the behaviour.
Read More.
The Cup Song - "You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone"
"Cups" also known as "Cups (Pitch Perfect's When I'm Gone)" is a song by America actress Anna Kendrick from the film Pitch Perfect. Here it is sung in Gaelic by a huge group of students in a school in Ireland and it is simply wonderful. Will bring a smile to your face.
Watch it Here
And if you like that, Try This
10 Psychological Studies That Will Change What You Think You Know About Yourself
Aside from providing fodder for stimulating cocktail-party conversations, some of the most famous psychological experiments of the past century reveal universal and often surprising truths about human nature.
A Fascinating Article.
Young Business Owners More Ambitious Than Older Peers
A new poll has found that business owners under 35 are the most likely to be planning a business expansion, suggesting the group is not only optimistic about the marketplace but also experiencing results.
Read More
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Excellent Item from Micheal Kirby
Why we are failing young Canadians on Mental Health and What Canada can do about it.
Read Item Here
19 Leadership Lessons Learned Through a Youth-led Organization
Christina Buiza, a student at Simon Fraser University, spent four years taking roles in the corporate-facing side of AIESEC, and multiple leadership experiences. She reached out to her network across Canada to hear about her colleagues' most important leadership lessons they wanted to share with the world. We like what AIESEC does.
Read More Here
Potty Talk
A 3 year old ponders the consequences of his dietary decisions whiles going to the bathroom...
Funny!
Flavoured Tobacco Picked by 52% of Teen Smokers in Survey
More than half of high school students surveyed in Canada who used tobacco said they tried candy-flavoured products, say health groups calling for a ban on all such products. "Urgent and compelling need" to ban flavoured tobacco products: Canadian Cancer Society.
Read More Here
Teen Binge Drinking
A University of Michigan study published online in JAMA Paediatrics finds that 10% of high school seniors have engaged in extreme binge drinking, drinking 10 or more alcoholic drinks in a single sitting.
Read More Here.
Transgender Youth Clinic Opens at Sick Kids
The clinic at Sick Kids Hospital officially opened on Friday and administrators say it will help fill an important gap in car for teens with gender dysphoria
Read More Here
Brave
Patients and staff members of the Cancer Unit at the University of Minnesota HOspital show off their talents in a performance of Brave by Sara Bareilles.
Inspiring!
Amazing Ants
Have you ever dreamed of shrinking yourself so you could go inside an ant colony and see exactly what they do in there?
Watch Here!
Why we are failing young Canadians on Mental Health and What Canada can do about it.
Read Item Here
19 Leadership Lessons Learned Through a Youth-led Organization
Christina Buiza, a student at Simon Fraser University, spent four years taking roles in the corporate-facing side of AIESEC, and multiple leadership experiences. She reached out to her network across Canada to hear about her colleagues' most important leadership lessons they wanted to share with the world. We like what AIESEC does.
Read More Here
Potty Talk
A 3 year old ponders the consequences of his dietary decisions whiles going to the bathroom...
Funny!
Flavoured Tobacco Picked by 52% of Teen Smokers in Survey
More than half of high school students surveyed in Canada who used tobacco said they tried candy-flavoured products, say health groups calling for a ban on all such products. "Urgent and compelling need" to ban flavoured tobacco products: Canadian Cancer Society.
Read More Here
Teen Binge Drinking
A University of Michigan study published online in JAMA Paediatrics finds that 10% of high school seniors have engaged in extreme binge drinking, drinking 10 or more alcoholic drinks in a single sitting.
Read More Here.
Transgender Youth Clinic Opens at Sick Kids
The clinic at Sick Kids Hospital officially opened on Friday and administrators say it will help fill an important gap in car for teens with gender dysphoria
Read More Here
Brave
Patients and staff members of the Cancer Unit at the University of Minnesota HOspital show off their talents in a performance of Brave by Sara Bareilles.
Inspiring!
Amazing Ants
Have you ever dreamed of shrinking yourself so you could go inside an ant colony and see exactly what they do in there?
Watch Here!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Charity Lobbies for $100M National Youth Mental Program
The Right! By You Campaign is urging the federal government to contribute $100 million to the fund over the next four years and is also calling on provincial governments to double, by 2016, the number of children receiving mental health services by contributing $1 000 per child, the equivalent of eight treatment sessions.
Read More.
Right By Youth Website.
More Than $300 000 Granted to Five Canadian Service-Learning Projects
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board (Yes, a board comprised of youth 17-20) issued grants totaling $318 527 in service learning grants to assist five Canadian youth focused projects designed to tackle issue and support community improvements.
Read More.
L'eggo That Logo: Are Brands Losing Lustre Among Youth?
A surprising nationwide study shows big-brand fixation is eroding among students aged 14 to 24, portending a possible return to consumer pragmatism and less youth concern over wearing the "right" labels. Market researchers describe it as a changing of the guard, with flagship brands who've thus far gotten a "free ride" - Apple, they're looking at you - being eschewed for those driven by value, innovation or individuality.
For More.
Canada Needs a Comprehensive Review System for Child and Youth Deaths
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canadian children and youth. Other major causes of death include sudden death in infancy, congenital and medical disorders, suicide and homicide. Although many deaths are preventable, there are currently no national standards for child death investigations in Canada
For More.
Boost For Kids
A new Child & Youth Advocacy Center opened its doors this week - the centre is a creative community response to child abuse investigations. It's a partnership among local community and government agencies and brings together all professionals involved in child abuse cases to one location. A CYAC is child-friendly, accessible and safe for children who are victims and their families.
Visit the site.
Morocco Teens Held For Kissing Photo on Facebook
A Moroccan boy and girl have been arrested for posting a photograph of themselves kissing online.
Pot Use May Permanently Damage The Teenage Brain
Teenagers who use marijuana may cause permanent damage to their brains, according to a new study. "Children who start using marijuana around pre-adolescence, 13 to 15 years of age, tend to develop effects that include a high incidence of schizophrenia and attention deficit disorder as well as long term and permanent reductions in intelligence measured by IQ tests.
For More
The Right! By You Campaign is urging the federal government to contribute $100 million to the fund over the next four years and is also calling on provincial governments to double, by 2016, the number of children receiving mental health services by contributing $1 000 per child, the equivalent of eight treatment sessions.
Read More.
Right By Youth Website.
More Than $300 000 Granted to Five Canadian Service-Learning Projects
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board (Yes, a board comprised of youth 17-20) issued grants totaling $318 527 in service learning grants to assist five Canadian youth focused projects designed to tackle issue and support community improvements.
Read More.
L'eggo That Logo: Are Brands Losing Lustre Among Youth?
A surprising nationwide study shows big-brand fixation is eroding among students aged 14 to 24, portending a possible return to consumer pragmatism and less youth concern over wearing the "right" labels. Market researchers describe it as a changing of the guard, with flagship brands who've thus far gotten a "free ride" - Apple, they're looking at you - being eschewed for those driven by value, innovation or individuality.
For More.
Canada Needs a Comprehensive Review System for Child and Youth Deaths
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canadian children and youth. Other major causes of death include sudden death in infancy, congenital and medical disorders, suicide and homicide. Although many deaths are preventable, there are currently no national standards for child death investigations in Canada
For More.
Boost For Kids
A new Child & Youth Advocacy Center opened its doors this week - the centre is a creative community response to child abuse investigations. It's a partnership among local community and government agencies and brings together all professionals involved in child abuse cases to one location. A CYAC is child-friendly, accessible and safe for children who are victims and their families.
Visit the site.
Morocco Teens Held For Kissing Photo on Facebook
A Moroccan boy and girl have been arrested for posting a photograph of themselves kissing online.
Pot Use May Permanently Damage The Teenage Brain
Teenagers who use marijuana may cause permanent damage to their brains, according to a new study. "Children who start using marijuana around pre-adolescence, 13 to 15 years of age, tend to develop effects that include a high incidence of schizophrenia and attention deficit disorder as well as long term and permanent reductions in intelligence measured by IQ tests.
For More
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Internet Porn - Sex, Lies and Social Media
If you're between 8 and 18, you spend more than 11 hours a day plugged into an electronic device. The average teen now spends nearly every waking moment on a smart phone, or computer or watching TV. This seismic shift in how kids spend their time is having a profound effect on the way they make friends, the way they date, and their introduction to the world of sex.
Frightening!
Writer, Comic and Mental Health Activist Kevin Breel Speaks Up About Depression
Kevin Breel didn't look like a depressed kid: team captain, funny, smart and confident. But he tells the story of the night he realized that - to save his own life - he needed to say four simple words.
For more
Tragic Causes of Youth Suicide More Complicated Than Cyberbullying
A report on child and teen suicides released this week by the B.C. Coroners Service makes it clear that there is no youth suicide epidemic and, when it comes to causes, bullying is low on the list. The report looked at the 91 BC children between the ages of 10 and 18 who committed suicide between 2008 and 2012 out of a youth population estimated at 450 000.
The Young and the Jobless
In 2013, the unemployment rate for Ontario youth aged 15-24 fluctuated between 16% and 17.1%, trending above the Canadian range of 3.5% and 14.5% and placing Ontario as the worst province outside Atlantic Canada for high youth unemployment. In some cities (Windsor, Brandford, Oshawa, London) the rate exceeded 20% on par with the European Union.
See More
LGBTQ and Suicide
Every year, an average of five hundred Canadian youth take their own life. What is unknown, however, is how many of these youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two Spirit or queer, or are struggling with questions about their sexual orientation or gender identity. What is apparent today is that LGBTQ youth experience a high degree of vulnerability to suicidal ideation and behaviour, particularly in comparison to their non- LGBTQ peers: approximately half of LGBT youth have thoughts about suicide, and they are over four times more likely to attempt suicide than their non-LGBT peers.
Read Report here.
First Responder
Fireman Cory Kalanick makes quite the rescue in less than a minute and it's quite moving.
Watch!
If you're between 8 and 18, you spend more than 11 hours a day plugged into an electronic device. The average teen now spends nearly every waking moment on a smart phone, or computer or watching TV. This seismic shift in how kids spend their time is having a profound effect on the way they make friends, the way they date, and their introduction to the world of sex.
Frightening!
Writer, Comic and Mental Health Activist Kevin Breel Speaks Up About Depression
Kevin Breel didn't look like a depressed kid: team captain, funny, smart and confident. But he tells the story of the night he realized that - to save his own life - he needed to say four simple words.
For more
Tragic Causes of Youth Suicide More Complicated Than Cyberbullying
A report on child and teen suicides released this week by the B.C. Coroners Service makes it clear that there is no youth suicide epidemic and, when it comes to causes, bullying is low on the list. The report looked at the 91 BC children between the ages of 10 and 18 who committed suicide between 2008 and 2012 out of a youth population estimated at 450 000.
The Young and the Jobless
In 2013, the unemployment rate for Ontario youth aged 15-24 fluctuated between 16% and 17.1%, trending above the Canadian range of 3.5% and 14.5% and placing Ontario as the worst province outside Atlantic Canada for high youth unemployment. In some cities (Windsor, Brandford, Oshawa, London) the rate exceeded 20% on par with the European Union.
See More
LGBTQ and Suicide
Every year, an average of five hundred Canadian youth take their own life. What is unknown, however, is how many of these youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, Two Spirit or queer, or are struggling with questions about their sexual orientation or gender identity. What is apparent today is that LGBTQ youth experience a high degree of vulnerability to suicidal ideation and behaviour, particularly in comparison to their non- LGBTQ peers: approximately half of LGBT youth have thoughts about suicide, and they are over four times more likely to attempt suicide than their non-LGBT peers.
Read Report here.
First Responder
Fireman Cory Kalanick makes quite the rescue in less than a minute and it's quite moving.
Watch!
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