Resources for Professionals

This section will be of interest to professionals who work with children and youth in a variety of settings - for example - early childhood education, residential treatment, youth justice, child welfare, and child and youth mental health.

• Evidence Based Practices: CMHO's Commitment
  Children’s Mental Health Ontario launched its Evidence Based Practices Project in May of 2001 and since then has actively promoted the importance of using evidence based practices in children's mental health services.
• Evidence Based Practices: Clinical Tools and Interventions
  This section will be of interest to wide a range of professionals who work with children in youth, including teachers, social workers, family physicians and day care providers.
• Providing Information to Parents Seeking Services
  Professionals can share these resources with parents and families who want information about child and youth mental health problems.
• Resources for Teachers
  These guides offer: tips on early identification and intervention; lots of practical suggestions on how to accommodate and respond to kids with mental health problems; and combating stigma in the classroom.
• CMHO's Policy Work
  This collection of documents is a result of CMHO's ongoing policy and advocacy work.
• Policy Resources
  Canadian and International Policy documents addressing child and youth mental health.
• Clinical News
  News articles about clinical matters related to child and youth mental health.
• Links to Professional Development Opportunities