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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · 2d

October 17 is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty!

Join us at IN.GAUGE in supporting the Eradication of Poverty for all.

#ingauge #umanitoba #um_radyfhs #eradicationofpoverty #internationaldayforeradicationofpoverty

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · 9d

Join us in celebrating World Mental Health Day this October 2025.

If you would like to become involved in youth mental health contact #INGAUGE_Manitoba or visit ingauge.ca

#worldmentalhealthday #research #youth #youthmentalhealth #qualitativeresearch #shareyourstory

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · 18d

Mental Health is a right, not a privilege.

IN.GAUGE continues to bring awareness to child and youth mental health and illness.

Join us in our support of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2025
#umanitoba #um_radyfhs #In.Gauge #youthmentalhealth #youthresearch

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · 26d

September is Pain Awareness Month. We join the call to #UnmaskPain. We believe and stand with young people living with chronic pain.

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Aug 12

August 12 is International Youth Day. At INGAUGE, we advocate for the increase awareness and support of youth mental health and well-being!

#InGauge #UManitoba #InternatioanlYouthDay #InternationalYouthDay2025 #YouthMentalHealth

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Jul 24

IN.GAUGE celebrates international Self-Care Day! We hope you take some time to engage in your favorite self-care activities🥰. Here are some suggestions from our youth on self-care!
#InternationalSelfCareDay #selfcare #selfcareroutine #selfcarematters #selfcareday#selfcareawareness#selfcareroutine

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Jul 9

We at IN•GAUGE honour the strength and resilience of minority communities and advocate to increase awareness of mental health challenges faced by members of the minority community. #mentalhealthmatters

#InGauge #umanitoba #NationalMinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TurnAwarenessIntoAction

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Jul 2

@bsky.app supports persons with disabilities and celebrates Disability Pride Month!

if you would like to learn more about our research studies involving youth with disabilities contact IN.GAUGE

#disabilitypride #youthwithdisabilites #youthmentalhealth #umanitoba #um_radyfhs #INGAUGE

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Jun 30

@bsky.app supports the WHO Commission on Social Connection and view social connection as a public health priority.

If you would like to learn more about IN.GAUGE and our youth studies involving social connection, connect with us!

#youthresearch #youthmentalhealth #INGAUGE #Umanitoba
#um_radyfhs

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Jun 2

IN.GAUGE supports World Eating Disorder Action Day and youth managing with eating disorders. Connect with ingauge.ca to learn more about youth and their mental health issues.

#umanitoba #um_radyfhs #youth #worldeatingdisorderactionday #youthmentalhealth

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · May 8

Respite care services are essential for providing support to families with children and youth with special needs. Our poster on Respite Care recently won the #ChildHealthCan 2025 People's Choice Award!
#umanitoba #um_RadyFHS #youth #ingauge #RespiteServices #ChildHealth #SpecialNeeds

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · May 7

We are conducting a study exploring the impact of COVID on youth mental health. To participate:
www.ingauge.ca/current/canadian-youth-coming-of-age-in-covid-times
#ChildAndYouthMentalHealthDay #InGaugeResearch

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Apr 22

IN.GAUGE supports Mother Earth Day! Youth repeatedly tell us about how nature benefits their mental health and well-being. Check out their stories at IN.GAUGE today!

#umanitoba #um_radyfhs #motherearthday #youth #mentalhealthresearch

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Apr 7

IN.GAUGE advocates for the health and wellbeing of youth and families. Join us in celebrating World Health Day!

#ingauge #worldhealthday #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #youth #families

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Apr 1

Every year, on the first Tuesday of April, Canada recognizes national caregiver day – a day to honor the compassionate individuals who provide essential care to seniors, and those in need.

#caregiver #caregiverday #nationalcaregiverday #care #research #cihr #canada #umanitoba

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Mar 3

Learn about how COVID-19 has and continues to affect CANADIAN YOUTH WORKERS' needs, challenges, and preferences in our new #BMCPublicHealth article!

#UManitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social #UM_RadyFHS #Research #QualitativeResearch #Youth #Canadianyouthworkers

woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Mar 3

Learn more about COPING in YOUTH LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN in our new article highlighted in the Canadian Journal of Pain.

@umanitoba.bsky.social @UM_RadyFHS #InGauge #Research #QualitativeResearch #Youth #ChronicPain #CanadianJournalofPain

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Feb 20

1 in 4 Canadians is a caregiver — a responsibility that touches every family. Yet caregivers struggle with little support. Click to lend your support for the National Caregiver Strategy: canadiancaregiving.org/act/

Act – Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

Supporting Family Caregivers and Care Providers

canadiancaregiving.org

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Feb 11

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science and IN.GAUGE supports and celebrates this cause!

#InGauge #UManitoba #UM_RadyFHS @umanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social #Research #Womeninscience

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woodgateroberta.bsky.social @woodgateroberta.bsky.social · Jan 16

Check out @VanierInstitute's article on Indigenous Care Leavers Aging Out of Care in Manitoba!
@umanitoba.bsky.social @um-radyfhs.bsky.social
#UManitoba #Ingauge #ResearchStudy#ChildHealth #WinnipegYouth #OutofCare #ExtensionsInCare #ChildWelfare #CFS #AgingOutOfCare #Indigenous #YouthInCare