Topic: #WineMom: Humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges? Description: In this webinar, participants will learn about ‘wine mom’ culture and how alcohol, particularly on social media, is used to subvert the idea of constant perfection that is often associated with motherhood. ‘Wine mom’ culture has grown on social … Continue Reading
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Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Brain Development, and Mental Health
Mental health challenges are common in children, youth, and adults with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). If these challenges are not treated, they can persist for many years. Many mental health problems first emerge in adolescence, but we don’t know a lot about exactly how and when mental health problems begin for people with PAE. People with PAE … Continue Reading
Summer Camps for Kids with FASD
As the school year comes to an end and the summer is just within grasp, a lot of children are looking forward to attending summer camp. Summer camp offers the opportunity for children to make and maintain friendships, participate in recreational activities, create lasting memories, and have fun! Although camps are an excellent place for belonging, … Continue Reading
FASD Champion Award: Nominate a champion in 2021!
2021 FASD CHAMPION AWARD September 9th is International FASD Awareness Day. Recognized around the world, FASD Day raises awareness and understanding of FASD to improve prevention and diagnosis supports for individuals with FASD. On this day we present the FASD Champion Award to an individual or group who has made significant contributions to … Continue Reading
CanFASD and the UofA: Volunteers needed for a research study
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY We are doing a research study on substance use and addictions treatment for adults who have or may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). We are interested in interviewing adults with FASD who have had experiences of addictions treatment, and caregivers of individuals with FASD who have had experience … Continue Reading