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Paper from Dr. Xiaoxu Ding's thesis! Key take aways: Decision makers should support hybrid models, maintain strong in-person care, and expand virtual services to improve accessibility and outcomes for youth. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @ubcrhsc.bsky.social @foundrybc.bsky.social

Hard copies are in!

On Wednesday, Foundry hosted President Bacon to discuss youth mental health, research, and pan-Canadian collaboration.

WFOT2026! BKK

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New piece in OT Now. bluetoad.com/article/Recl... #occupationaltherapy @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @othistorymatters.bsky.social

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Skye Barbic

https://doi.org/10.63192/otnow.1921221 As population mental health needs rise and healthcare systems face increasing strain (Berk et al., 2024; Ding et al., …

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Co-created mental health services aren't new. But there is little evidence that youth are engaged in co-creating the principles that govern their mental health data. New paper with Sebastian Rodriguez Duque and @skyebarbic.bsky.social #philsci #psycsci journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Occupational Therapy Now • April 2026 • Reclaiming and articulating the value of mental health occupational therapy in Canada

Skye Barbic

For my occupational therapy colleagues and other mental health care providers. Written by a close colleague and friend and worth a read. Thanks @skyebarbic.bsky.social for summarizing these perspectives in such a helpful and nuanced way. bluetoad.com/article/Recl...

Check out issue 6 of Findings for Foundry! 🔔 Co-created with youth and family, relevant and plain-language research infographics are developed to share with those who use or support Foundry services. Read the full article showcased below: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01498-1 #FoundryBC

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Excited to share the following study about drug decriminalization implications for youth services providers, led by @ubcosot.bsky.social students, Dr. Skye Barbic and colleagues. Read it here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-025-01320-x

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Background The collection, storage, and use of data are essential elements for advancing mental health services, clinical care, and policy. Data governance is t...

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Co-created data governance frameworks for youth mental healthcare: Values, principles, and implementation—A scoping review - Sebastian Rodriguez Duque, Eran Tal, Taite Beggs, Genevieve Gore, Mary Hann...

Thanks @skyebarbic.bsky.social for sharing a powerful and persuasive call for action - about the past and future of mental health #OccupationalTherapy in Canada.

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Eran Tal

New piece in OT Now. bluetoad.com/article/Recl... #occupationaltherapy @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @othistorymatters.bsky.social

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Dr. Carrie Anne Marshall

https://doi.org/10.63192/otnow.1921221 As population mental health needs rise and healthcare systems face increasing strain (Berk et al., 2024; Ding et al., …

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Occupational Therapy Now • April 2026 • Reclaiming and articulating the value of mental health occupational therapy in Canada

Occupational Therapy History Matters

Skye Barbic

Virtual, In-Person and Hybrid Utilization Patterns of Youth Accessing Integrated Youth Services: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Youth Ages 12–24

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Youth mental health and substance use issues are rising worldwide, along with barriers to timely, culturally, and developmentally appropriate care. In…

https://doi.org/10.63192/otnow.1921221 As population mental health needs rise and healthcare systems face increasing strain (Berk et al., 2024; Ding et al., …

Occupational Therapy Now • April 2026 • Reclaiming and articulating the value of mental health occupational therapy in Canada

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