4th Annual national divert meeting – agenda & speakers

DIVERT Mental Health (a CIHR Health Research Training Platform) is excited to host a one-day event that brings mental health research trainees, faculty, clinicians, industry, and NGO staff to learn together. The event is dedicated to innovative learning activities taught by a multisectoral group of experts ranging from patient-partners to policy makers and clinicians to researchers to innovators. Our day focuses on the intersection of inclusivity (diverse ways of understanding mental health) and accessibility (innovative technologies that increase reach of mental health interventions). Participants from diverse disciplines are invited, particularly psychology, medicine, nursing, social work, rehabilitation sciences, computer sciences. Expect to leave with new knowledges and skills to support your work in mental health!

Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided to all in-person participants. French translation available for virtual attendees.

There are only 3 simple steps to register:

1. If you aren’t already an Associate Fellow of DIVERT Mental Health, register here (it only takes a few minutes!). If you are an Associate Fellow, go to step 2.
2. As an Associate Fellow, you will receive an Eventbrite registration link. Purchase your ticket before November 24. If you haven’t received the link, contact divert@yorku.ca.
3. We’ll use PheedLoop during the event, and you’ll need a profile to fully participate. You’ll receive detailed instructions three weeks before the event. Don’t worry – it only takes five minutes (you’ll need a short bio and a photo).

Time

8:30am – 9:00am

Session/Workshop

Public Registration

9:00am – 9:30am

Welcome & Opening Reflections

with
Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell – CPsych, FCAHS
Tier 1 York Research Chair in Pain and Mental Health,
York University

Beverly Keeshig-Soonias – Registered Psychologist, Indigenous Elder

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9:30am – 11:30am

Understanding Eating Disorders Throuigh an Indigenous Lens: An Applied Skills Workshop

with

Dr. Christopher Mushquash – Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Lakehead & NOSM University

Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos – Professor, University of Calgary Research Excellence Chair

Maureen Plante – MSc, University of Calgary

11:30am – 12:30pm

Lunch

12:30pm – 1:45pm

Supporting the Mental Health of Queer Youth with Technology

with
Dr. Lingley Pottie – President & CEO, Strongest Families Institute | Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University | Scientist, IWK Health Centre

Dr. Shelley L. Craig – PhD, RSW, LCSW | Professor, University of Toronto | Canada Research Chair in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth

1:45pm – 2:00pm

Mindful Movement Break

with
Dr. Quynh Doan – PhD, MHSc, MDCM, FRCPC | Senior Executive Director | Associate Dean, Research | BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

2:00pm – 3:00pm

How are Youth using AI to Support their Mental Health ? New Data on Challenges, Opportunities, and Recommendations

with
Maureen Abbott – Director of Innovation, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Michael Cooper – VP of Data & Partnerships, Mental Health Research Canada

Dr. Amy Porath – Director, Research & Knowledge Mobilization, Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Coffee Break

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Screens and Childhood: Biological, Behavioral, and Public Policy Impacts

with
Dr. Emma Duerden – Ph.D., Associate Professor and Tier 2 CIHR CRC in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders – Applied Psychology

Dr. Jay Shaw – University of Toronto

Dr. Jacquie Maloney – Ph.D., BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver

4:30pm – 5:00pm

Closing and Closing Reflections

with

Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell – CPsych, FCAHS
Tier 1 York Research Chair in Pain and Mental Health,
York University

Beverly Keeshig-Soonias – Registered Psychologist, Indigenous Elder