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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Vaibhav for presenting at @chrimanitoba.bsky.social’s CHRD Conference! Vaibhav was one of the six trainees selected to participate in the Dr. Goodbear’s Den competition, where he presented about the upcoming Neurodevelopmental Disorder (NDD) adaptation of the BEAM program 🌟

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 8d

Learn more about Dr. Balneaves' research through our PRIME Academic Research Talk!✨

#PRIMEtheme #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth
#CommunityVoices
#TechForWellness
#ParentSupport #PRIMEacademics

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 10d

To everyone who has faced the pain of pregnancy or infant loss, we honour the love you carry and the life that will always matter💛

#FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme #ParentSupport

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 17

‼️ PRIME X Community Funding Announcement ‼️

With the help of RBC and the Children’s Hospital Foundation, we are announcing 3 Community Grants and 3 Student Fellowships! ✨

Applications are OPEN now until October 17th at 5pm CDT! Visit our website to learn more: www.primetheme.ca/funding-oppo...

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 15d

This World Mental Health Day, let’s build a world where mental health is valued, protected, and accessible for all💛

#MentalHealthMatters #FamiltyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme #CommunityVoices #TechForWellness #ParentSupport #WorldMentalHealthDay

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 17d

Here is peer parent coach Ashley's tip on helping children feel calm when they're anxious!

Talking about emotions can help children understand their emotions better, improve emotion regulation, and develop healthy coping skills 💫

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 18d

Introducing PRIME Academic, Dr. Lynda Balneaves ✨
Swipe to learn more about Dr. Balneaves' work and research contributions!

#PRIMEtheme #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth
#CommunityVoices #ParentSupport #TechForWellness

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 26d

Honoring the survivors, remembering the children, and committing to truth and reconciliation.

#OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation
#MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
#CommunityVoices #TechForWellness #ParentSupport

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · 26d

Need tips on secret keeping in children? Peer Parent Coach Kyla has a couple of notes!📝
Different situations call for different measures, always try to keep calm and respect boundaries when appropriate💫

#MentalHealthTip #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMETheme

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 24

Learn more about Dr. Afifi's research through our PRIME Academic Research Talk 🌟

#MentalHealthMatters #FamiltyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
#CommunityVoices
#TechForWellness
#ParentSupport #PRIMEacademics

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 22

❗️Join our team❗️

We are hiring a project coordinator to support our upcoming CIHR-funded Indigenous adaptation of the BEAM Program!

Read through to learn more 💛

Interested?
Visit UM Careers (Req. # 41181) or contact Sydney at [email protected]

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 22

The PRIME team is grateful to have received a CIHR grant! With this funding, our team will create a Multi-Nation Indigenous adaptation of the BEAM program 🌟

Adapting BEAM for Indigenous families will help us achieve our long-term goal of promoting mental health equity for Indigenous families 💛✨

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 17

‼️ PRIME X Community Funding Announcement ‼️

With the help of RBC and the Children’s Hospital Foundation, we are announcing 3 Community Grants and 3 Student Fellowships! ✨

Applications are OPEN now until October 17th at 5pm CDT! Visit our website to learn more: www.primetheme.ca/funding-oppo...

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 15

Introducing PRIME Academic, Dr. Tracie Afifi 💫
Swipe to learn more about Dr. Afifi's work and research contributions!

#MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
#CommunityVoices #TechForWellness #ParentSupport

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our final PRIME Trainee Award Reciept we are proud to showcase is Malcolm Disbrowe!

Malcolm's work is titled Minoayawin - Wellness for Everyone: First Nations Priorities Regarding Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Manitoba.

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 11

Introducing PRIME Trainee Award Winner, Morgan Hanson-Oliveira! 💛

Morgan received her award for her project titled: Métis Families’ Perspectives on Mental Health Service Accessibility in Northern Manitoba.

Swipe to learn more about Morgan and her work with the Métis community!

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today, we pause to remember those we have lost, support those who are struggling, and commit to building a future of hope. 💛
If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support in Canada.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePrevention #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 8

Peer Parent Coach Kyla has lovely tips on promoting good sleep habits for kids!💛
Routine consistency is important for developing good sleep hygiene, and is associated with positive child outcomes ✨

#PRIMETheme #MentalHealthTip #ParentSupport

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 3

Let's welcome PRIME Trainee award recipient, Sandra!💛
Sandra received the award for her project titled 'Mino Ombigia Awasodaa - "Let's Raise Them Well Together".
Swipe to learn more about Sandra!💫
#PRIMEtheme #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #CommunityVoices #TechForWellness #ParentSupport

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meet PRIME Trainee award recipient, Kaeley!✨
Kaeley received her award for her 'From Research to Practice: Exploring the Impacts, Needs and Readiness for Implementing Peer Support Interventions for Parents of Young Children' project.
Swipe to learn more! 💛
#PRIMEtheme #MentalHealthMatters

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Aug 29

Say hello to another PRIME Trainee award recipient, Adi Keynan 👋who received the award for her project titled, An Exploration of How Experiences of Motherhood Shape HIV Prevention and Treatment Adherence in a Sample of Siloam Mission Clients
#MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Aug 26

Introducing Bhavya Arora 💫 who received her award for her Perinatal Mental Health Needs of Indian Immigrant Women: Exploring the Accessibility and Acceptability of Mental Health Supports project
#MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
#CommunityVoices #TechForWellness #ParentSupport

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Aug 20

Introducing the 2025 PRIME Trainee Award recipients! 💛

These six individuals each have exciting projects centred around community partnerships or mental health, and the PRIME team is excited to provide this funding to assist with their research operating costs! Check back soon to learn more 🌟

PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Aug 19

The PRIME team is grateful to have been awarded an Insight Development Grant from SSHRC! ✨ This grant will be used to develop an evidence-based parenting podcast, titled “You’re Doing it Right” 🌟🎙️

Our first episode will be released in January 2026 - keep an eye out for more information this fall 💛

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PRIME Theme @primetheme.bsky.social · Aug 18

"I tell my kid it's okay if he feels a bit nervous! He's going to enjoy school and catching up with friends." - Peer Parent Coach Ashley💛
Effective parenting includes effective communication! Here's some tips on easing back-to-school anxiety as a parent🎒
#PRIMETheme #MentalHealthTip #ParentSupport