Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health

Janet Morrison | Catch Collaborative Psychotherapy
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Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health

The Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health podcast is hosted by Janet Morrison and showcases leading experts in children and adolescent mental health. Tune in each month to learn how to better support children who are struggling with mental health challenges and the everyday stresses of life.

  1. MAR 4

    Episode 53 | Protecting Children & Youth From Online Hate

    In this episode, Janet speaks with Dr. Barbara Perry about the rise of hate crimes and online hate communities, particularly how they impact children and youth.  Dr. Perry is a professor at Ontario Tech University and the director of the Center on Hate, Bias, and Extremism. She holds a UNESCO Chair in Hate Studies and was recently named to the Order of Canada. As one of Canada’s leading experts on hate crimes and right-wing extremism, she advises policymakers, practitioners, and media on these issues and has authored multiple books, including In the Name of Hate and Right-Wing Extremism in Canada. Janet and Dr. Perry discuss how hate crimes are legally defined, who is most often targeted, and the factors that contribute to a climate of hate. They also highlight how online spaces — especially gaming platforms and social media — are being used to spread hate and recruit young people into extremist movements. Dr. Perry shares practical ways parents and educators can monitor online spaces, build critical digital literacy skills, and create safer communities for children and youth. You can find out more about Dr. Barbara Perry’s work at the Center on Hate, Bias, and Extremism. For more information on the work we do at Catch, please visit our website and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen.  Stay connected with us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

    32 min

  2. FEB 4

    Episode 52 | Helping Children With Speech & Language Difficulties

    In this episode, Janet speaks with Paula ​Rosen about the challenges some children face with speech and language development and how early intervention can make a lasting impact. Paula is ​a ​licensed ​Speech Language ​Pathologist ​who ​has ​over 30 ​years ​of ​experience ​as both ​a ​school ​clinician ​and private ​practitioner ​treating children of all ages. She ​currently ​is part of the multi-disciplinary team ​at ​Wonderspeak ​clinic ​in Toronto, where she works with adults and professionals to ​build ​confidence ​in ​their ​workplace ​communications. Janet and Paula discuss the spectrum of ways children might struggle with speech and language difficulties including articulation, stuttering, language processing and the impact that can have on self-esteem, as well as, learning and development. They also share actionable ways parents and teachers can support a child who may have speech or language difficulties. You can find out more about Paula and her work on her website: www.paularosen.ca For more information on the work we do at Catch, please visit our website and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen.  Stay connected with us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

    23 min

  3. JAN 6

    Episode 51 | How to Prevent Youth Suicide

    In this episode, Janet speaks with Dr. Jonathan Singer, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Singer is a professor at Loyola University in Chicago's School of Social Work and the Founder and host of The Social Work Podcast. Dr. Singer is the author of two editions of Suicide in Schools and an award-winning researcher specializing in family-based interventions for suicidal and cyberbullied youth, service access, school-based suicide responses, and the use of technology in education and clinical practice. Dr. Singer is also a former president of the American Association of Suicidology.  Janet and Dr. Singer discuss what can contribute to teen suicide, looking at risk and prevention factors, the myth surrounding the idea that talking about suicide contributes to the ideology and the issue of contagion. Listen to Dr. Singer’s podcast https://socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/  Resources recommended by Dr. Singer:  Anna Mueller & Seth Abrutyn - Life Under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide and What to Do About Them Pat Corrigan Mental health - On the Stigma of Mental Illness: Practical Strategies for Research and Social Change The S-word documentary - Shattering the Silence around Suicide For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.

    34 min

  4. 12/02/2024

    Episode 50 | How to Support Children with Tourette's and Tic Disorders

    In this episode, Janet Morrison talks with Cassandra Moore, the Assistant Director of The CBT Institute of Southern California.  Cassandra specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention of Tics (CBIT). Through her practice, she provides individual, family and group therapy to treat a variety of disorders including ADHD, mood disorders, Tourette/Tic Disorders, defiance, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders. She is also the co-author of Tic’d, A Child's Guide to Defeating Tics, which teaches children and parents the steps of CBIT to eliminate unwanted tics. Janet and Cassandra discuss what Tourette’s and Tic Disorders look like in children and the stress these symptoms can have on a child's life. They talk through what the treatment phase entails, looking at the many variables involved, as well as ways parents can reduce stress in their children's lives by helping minimize triggers.  You can find out more on the topic here: CBIT of South California Blog  For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.

    25 min

  5. 11/04/2024

    Episode 49 | How To Support Trans Children & Youth

    In this episode, Janet Morrison speaks with Cathy Maser (she/her) about gender dysphoria and ways to support trans children and youth.  For the past 18 years, Cathy’s clinical practice has been focused on youth with chronic illness, substance misuse, sexual health, gender identity and mood disorders. Through her practice, she has provided gender-affirming care to youth and was also a lecturer at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto for 12 years. She recently retired after 35 years at Sick Kids Hospital and continues to work with community partners to educate schools, parents, and service providers on adolescent development, mental health, substance use and gender-diverse identities. Janet and Cathy discuss some of the common myths associated with gender-affirming care, the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment for exploring gender identity and the role of puberty blockers as a reversible intervention. If you would like to know more about the work Cathy does, please visit these websites:   Affirming Adults Guide | We Are Allies  For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.

    27 min

  6. 10/07/2024

    Episode 48 | How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Children - Part Two

    In this episode, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Katreena Scott about the severe consequences for children growing up in violent households including developmental trauma disorder.  Dr. Scott is a Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of Western Ontario. She is the Academic Director of the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children. Her research includes preventing gender-based and sexual violence on university and college campuses, helping workplaces recognize and respond to employees at risk for lethal domestic violence, and helping child protection services improve the safety and well-being of children exposed to domestic violence.  Janet and Dr. Scott discuss what developmental trauma disorder is, how it differs from other diagnoses like PTSD, and how it can be treated and potentially identified at an earlier stage. They also look at the role of abusive men and fathers and offer insight into how to engage them in the work with their children.  For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.

    30 min

  7. 09/09/2024

    Episode 47 | How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Children - Part One

    In this episode, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Ramona Alaggia about intimate partner violence and its impact on the mental health of women and children.  Dr. Ramona Alaggia is a professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto with expertise in trauma, resilience, and gender-based violence. Her research focuses on the mental health impacts of intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, and supporting resilience in those exposed to violence. Janet and Dr. Alaggia discuss what intimate partner violence is, how it’s evolved over time, and the effect it has on children who grow up around it. They also explore how intimate partner violence impacts parenting and the shift toward keeping children at home while supporting the victims and perpetrators so that family life can continue.  For more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.

    29 min

  8. 08/05/2024

    Episode 46 | How Access to Child Care Affects the Mental Health of Children and Families

    In this episode, Janet Morrison speaks with Dr. Elaine Levy about how access to quality child care impacts the mental health and well-being of children and families.  Dr. Levy is VP of Child Care & Family Services at WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto, which operates eight licensed childcare sites and provides additional family support services. Janet and Dr Levy discuss the rigorous standards and quality assessments for childcare centers in Ontario, the benefits that these environments provide for children and parents, and the role of early intervention in addressing developmental and emotional challenges in children. Learn more about WoodGreen Community Services at www.woodgreen.orgFor more information on the work we do at CATCH, please visit our website.

    25 min
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The Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health podcast is hosted by Janet Morrison and showcases leading experts in children and adolescent mental health. Tune in each month to learn how to better support children who are struggling with mental health challenges and the everyday stresses of life.

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  • Creator
    Janet Morrison | Catch Collaborative Psychotherapy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
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    Clean
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    © Janet Morrison | Catch Collaborative Psychotherapy
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    Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health

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