July 2020

New Webinar: Understanding FASD in the Criminal Justice System

canfasdblogJuly 30, 2020CanFASD Announcements, CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

Register now for our webinar Understanding FASD in the Criminal Justice System: A Research Update! Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan, along with two student researchers, will be presenting an overview of the recent research on FASD and criminal justice in Canada.

Alcohol warning labels to be mandatory in Australia and New Zealand

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On July 17th, 2020 Food Ministers in Australia and New Zealand approved the health warning labels that are to be mandatory on alcohol containers. It is safest not to drink alcohol during pregnancy. These warning labels will remind consumers of this fact.

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Patient Journey Project

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By engaging persons with lived experience, we were able to identify and inform service enhancement opportunities in FASD awareness, FASD assessment and diagnosis, FASD care planning and transitions, community-based FASD services and supports, addiction and mental health services, housing support services, education services, and correctional services.

Issue Paper: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Adversity

canfasdblogJuly 22, 2020CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

The combination of this brain-based stress sensitivity along with chronic adverse experiences can create significant challenges for individuals with FASD and their families, warranting special consideration and support.

Alcohol, pregnancy and your mental health during COVID-19

canfasdblogJuly 8, 2020CanFASD Announcements, Mental HealthLeave a Comment

Awareness and support are important to prevent FASD. We’ve created a new two-page handout that talks about alcohol, pregnancy, and mental health during COVID-19. We are asking women and partners to reduce their risk of FASD by going alcohol free if they are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If they are not trying to get pregnant, we are reminding women that it is important to use reliable contraception.