Mental Health Archives

A FASD Story: Creating Space for Voices through Art Making

canfasdblogOctober 30, 2024Guest BloggersLeave a Comment

“If we are brave enough to share our artwork and stories, maybe others will, too.”

How do different professions play a part in FASD?

canfasdblogSeptember 25, 2024Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Individuals from various professions share their perspectives on how they play a vital role in supporting people with FASD.

Trainee Series: Suicidality in Neurodiverse Youth and Barriers to Services and Support

canfasdblogJuly 12, 2024Trainee ProgramLeave a Comment

My MSc thesis explored suicidality in neurodiverse youth, including those with FASD.

Black History Month: An Interview with Monique Reboe Benjamin

canfasdblogFebruary 28, 2024Holidays and Events, Justice, Mental HealthLeave a Comment

To celebrate Black History Month, we would like to profile one of the talented Black researchers we’re grateful to have in our network.

Happy holidays from CanFASD!

canfasdblogDecember 20, 2023CanFASD Announcements, Holidays and EventsLeave a Comment

Painting of a winter holiday scene - ice skating rink surrounded by snow covered pine trees at night time with a cabin in the background.

The team at CanFASD wants to wish our community an enjoyable festive period. 2023 has been an incredible year for us! We look forward to unwinding after a busy time and recharging ahead of another packed year in 2024.

New resource on FASD and mental health just launched

canfasdblogOctober 11, 2023CanFASD Announcements, CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. The objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to encourage efforts that support mental health. In light of this event, we are excited to release the FASD and Mental Health Resource and Practice Guide.

Trainee Series: Considering Implicit Bias as a Mental Health Professional

canfasdblogJune 2, 2023Feature Fridays, Guest Bloggers, Trainee ProgramLeave a Comment

As mental health professionals, it is our responsibility to engage in reflective practice and consider how assumptions, stigma, and implicit bias can impact our thinking and behaviour in the context of providing support to people with FASD.

What’s Happening in FASD Research?

canfasdblogMay 10, 2023CanFASD AnnouncementsLeave a Comment

There’s a lot on the go right now in the realm of FASD research… Read on to find out what’s happening in FASD research right now!

Issue Paper: FASD and Suicidality

canfasdblogAugust 26, 2022CanFASD Research and PublicationsLeave a Comment

girl sitting sideways at the end of a dock at sunset. Her head is resting on her knees and she seems sad.

People with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) face complex challenges. When unsupported, many individuals with FASD face challenges with mental health and substance use. One of the most concerning potential outcomes in this population is the risk of suicide.