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Sex Differences Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults for Mental Health Service Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • 09 Mar 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Webinar

PHO Rounds: Sex Differences Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults for Mental Health Service Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and public health response to contain the spread of the virus had many unintended consequences, impacting virtually all aspects of young people’s lives; including social, academic and recreational activities in addition to economic and employment opportunities. Researchers were interested in children, adolescents and young adults who were vulnerable to these disruptions and may have experienced additional mental health challenges. The study compared rates of use for in- and out-patient mental health services during the pandemic to pre-pandemic rates for this population. This presentation will outline our findings from a recent study in Ontario, Canada comparing service utilization rates for in- and out-patient mental health services during the pandemic. Results and findings will be used to generate discussion around epidemiological surveillance of mental health in children and youth.

Intended audience: Public health physicians, pediatricians, family physicians, public health staff, community health organizations, researchers and those who work with children and adolescents in the field of mental health. Those interested in public health surveillance, mental health, and wider health impacts of COVID-19 and pandemic containment policies.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe current trends related to mental health among children, adolescents and young adults post-COVID-19
  • Discuss how these trends were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with regards to sex and age and the implications for public health practice
  • Identify opportunities to improve surveillance data, particularly with respect to critical mental health indicators that may affect the public health response

Presenter(s): Dr. John Moin and Dr. Geoffrey Anderson

Dr. John Moin, B.A., M.A., PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto, under the supervision of Dr. Geoff Anderson. He obtained his PhD from IHPME, in Health Systems Research, Program Evaluation and Outcomes. He has a Masters in Public Policy and Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University, and a BA. Honors in Law & Society and Psychology from York University. His current research is focused on modeling both direct and indirect health impacts of COVID-19 on the healthcare system and vulnerable populations.

Dr. Geoffrey Anderson, M.D., MSc, PhD, is Professor in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, DLSPH, University of Toronto. His research is focused on measuring health needs and outcomes in high-needs and vulnerable populations to better understand health inequities and to inform appropriate policy responses. His research has been funded by provincial, national and international funding agencies. He has extensive experience in international comparisons of health policy and outcomes.

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Accreditation

Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check "Yes" beside the question "Do you require CME credits?" on the registration form. For information on ways you may be able to claim MOC credits for self-learning, please consult the RCPSC website.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities. 

PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). 

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.

Accessibility

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.



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