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Meet the Y-PRIME youth study team

bringing together youth from Canada and Vietnam to support cross-cultural youth mental health efforts Read Story

Meet Sarah

a Research Coordinator with Foundry Vancouver-Granville building capacity for community-led research Read Story

Meet Kirsten

a Foundry Researcher engaging communities to better support youth who use substances Read Story

Meet Anurada

a Youth Research Assistant working with Foundry Research Read Story

Meet Alisha

a Youth Advisor moving forward research about youth and climate change Read Story

Meet Preet

a Youth Advisor bridging research gaps in youth mental health around the world Read Story

Mental Health and Sports

Here are 8 tips for supporting mental well-being in athletes. Read Story

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Start here to find out more about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learn about the thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical symptoms connected to ADHD. Read Story

10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Using a Mental Health App

These questions can help while you’re thinking about what’s important for you when you choose a mental health app, and some suggestions for what to do if you think it’s time to make a change. Read Story

Embracing My Journey: A Last Year of High School Filled with Discovery and Empowerment

After feeling overwhelmed, marijuana provided a temporary sense of relief. But soon enough, this youth realized that this cycle was consuming them, and they knew they needed to break free. Read Story

News

09.11.25

Foundry Receives $2 Million in Annual Funding to Expand Substance Use Prevention Initiatives

Young people today are under more pressure than ever—from academic stress to the influence of… read more

05.28.25

Foundry Richmond, Cultivating a Safe and Inclusive Space for Youth

For many young people, the journey of self-discovery can be filled with uncertainty, fear, and… read more

05.22.25

Kenny’s Story – Empowering Youth Through Movement & Mentorship

For Kenny, the outdoors has been more than just a place to escape; it’s been… read more

02.20.25

Government of Canada spotlights first community-based projects to spearhead Canada’s largest investment in improving youth mental health

Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of… read more

02.10.25

Foundry Head Scientist Dr. Skye Barbic Awarded Canada Research Chair in Integrated Youth Services

The Canada Research Chairs Program is a prestigious national program to support top researchers at… read more

10.17.24

Danny’s Story: How Foundry helped one youth find his voice again

By any superficial measure of success, Danny was at the top of his game. He… read more

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