Maltby Express

The Maltby Express

Keeping you informed about autism and

children's & youth's mental health.

January 19, 2023

In this issue

Maltby Centre launches a new website on Feb. 9 with easier to find resources and services plus a new Youth Portal
Parent & Caregiver Workshops
Caribou 2 Study
Join Maltby Centre's Art Committee
Bell Let's Talk Day is January 25
Social media triggers children to dislike their own bodies, says study
Fussy eaters can be a real challenge for parents and having a child with autism
Adhering to movement guidelines linked to better quality of life in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

CARIBOU-2 (Care for Adolescents who Receive Information ‘Bout Outcomes) explores a flexible treatment approach for youth experiencing depression. We recognize that treatment is not “one size fits all”; therefore, treatment is tailored to the individual. If you're interested in learning more, please contact Anne Biggar at Maltby Centre. You can also reach out to the research team at caibou2.study@camh.ca"

Bell Let’s Talk Day is on January 25

Get ideas on how to take action for mental health. Visit bell.ca/letstalk and download the Bell Let’s Talk toolkit. #BellLetsTalk

Actions to create change:

Choose a mental health organization to learn about or support
Help a friend struggling with their mental health by learning how to support them
Ask about how your school, workplace or community is creating change for mental health
Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning mental health strategies
Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize an event to support mental health
Engage in conversations about mental health to fight stigma

News and Opinions

Views presented in News & Opinions are for information only and do not necessarily reflect those of Maltby Centre. Always speak with a mental health professional when considering treatment and care options.

Social media triggers children to dislike their own bodies, says study

Three out of four children as young as 12 dislike their bodies and are embarrassed by the way they look, increasing to eight in 10 young people aged 18 to 21. The findings come from a major new study warning that social media represents a significant risk to the current and future health of today's young generations.

Mealtimes can be stressful for Darcy, but these strategies are helping him expand his diet

Fussy eaters can be a real challenge for parents and having a child with autism who is highly selective about food means tensions can run high at mealtimes. A range of techniques can help people with autism at meal times Experts say the right approach will depend on the individual They say it is important not to force strategies on the person Sharee-Anne Earle's 13-year-old son Darcy Podsiadlo has a restrictive diet.

Adhering to movement guidelines linked to better quality of life in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

The Canadian 24-hour movement behavior guidelines suggest limited amount of screen use time, an adequate level of physical activity and sufficient sleep to ensure optimal health and quality of life of children and adolescents. A new survey explored how much children with autism spectrum disorder adhere to these guidelines and found that those who do have much better quality of life indicators.

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