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(Toronto Star) We still have a big problem diagnosing kids with mental illness. Here’s why

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(Toronto Star) We still have a big problem diagnosing kids with mental illness. Here’s why


Dr. Elizabeth Cawley, Chief Clinical Officer, was featured on CTV News to bring light to urgent youth mental health statistics. The data is clear: we must make youth mental health a top priority for the next government.

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