Over the past few decades, our understanding of child and youth mental wellbeing has evolved significantly. We increasingly recognize that mental health is shaped not only by individual experiences or access to services, but by the conditions that young people grow up in. What’s more, we are seeing a collective desire to move upstream – beyond crisis response – preventing issues before they occur. Communities across Canada are learning, collaborating, and leading the way forward.
That is why we’re convening Changing Landscapes 2026 around a question that is both simple and challenging: What does it take to do upstream well?
This event is an opportunity to take part in a national movement on upstream action for child and youth mental wellbeing and substance use prevention. Together, we’ll consider priority action areas, learn about effective strategies for organizing change, and hear about promising approaches from those working to create healthier environments where young people can thrive.
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