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Doctors: How you can be strong advocates for youth mental health

May 7th is Child and Youth Mental Health Day, and through the Institute of Families I Care About You campaign, we all have the opportunity to acknowledge and commit to preserving the mental health of our children and youth across Canada.

For physicians, the potential impact as a caring adult can be a significant one – not only by connecting with patients and families in your practices, but also behind the scenes as strong advocates and influencers for system change.

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