Current Projects

Community Survey

We are bringing together a community of Manitobans who care about improving mental health for children, youth, and families to help us understand how eHealth resources can help or hinder family wellness. The PRIME community survey helps us connect with people who share this passion, including those from industry community organizations, government, academia, and the general community. By sharing knowledge and building partnerships across the province, we hope to enhance wellness for families in Manitoba and beyond.

Priority Setting Research

This study seeks to understand families’ experiences and priorities regarding mental health and eHealth programs. We conducted 10 focus groups reflecting diverse experiences, to discuss mental health program needs and perspectives on the use of technology to support mental health. Focus groups reflected youth, parents and guardians, Indigenous community members, and newcomers perspectives. To aid discussion, we used creative arts-based methods to understand experiences and to create visual representations of each focus group discussion.

eHealth Program Development

Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM)

BEAM is an app-based program to promote family mental health and reduce parenting stress. Co-designed by parents & clinicians, BEAM connects members to an online forum, peer coaches, and expert-led videos. Parents identify key values to build the life they want to live, with a community who understands just how tough parenting can be.

Learn more about BEAM here.

Building Regulation In Dual Generations (BRIDGE)

BRIDGE is a 16-week program designed to support the mental health and parenting needs of mothers managing depression and their children. BRIDGE includes weekly group telehealth sessions and access to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)-based psychoeducational videos and worksheets to build emotion-focused parenting skills, with the goal of improving family mental health and relationships. Mothers also fill out short surveys each week to track their progress.

LightBEAM

LightBEAM is a massive open online intervention that is currently under development. It will be an open e-mental health and parenting program which shares the content created for BEAM, and will be open for all parents to participate.

Annual Report

Read about our growth, funding, publications, and other accomplishments from the year.

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Launching conference registration for our 2nd Annual PRIME Conference on January 14th, 2025: "Creating Social Change: Demystifying Advocacy and Policy in Family Mental Health." We are thrilled to showcase our featured keynote speakers, Dr.
Launching conference registration for our 2nd Annual PRIME Conference on January 14th, 2025: "Creating Social Change: Demystifying Advocacy and Policy in Family Mental Health." We are thrilled to showcase our featured keynote speakers, Dr. Johnathan Lai, Patricia Tomasi, and Dr. Susan Prentice, as well as a Bannock and Tea session let by Kathy Mallett and including Elder Norman Meade, Grandmother Karen Courchene, Elder Mary Wilson, & Grandmother Helen Robinson-Settee. We would love to have you join! Please register ASAP, and share/repost at https://www.cognitoforms.com/chrim1/primeresearchconference2025 #PRIMEtheme @chrimanitoba @umanitoba @laroos
Now recruiting parents and caregivers of 2-5 year olds in Manitoba! BEAM is a 12-week app-based parenting and family mental health program. For more information about the project, visit http://www.thebeamprogram.com. To participate in the upcoming cohort, please complete our 10 minute eligibility survey: http://www.redcap.link/beam
One of the best parts about winter is playing in the snow ❄️ Spending time outside is great for kids of all ages, helping with physical, mental, and emotional wellness 💛 It is also a chance to enjoy the sunshine and get some fresh air ☀️ #MentalHeal
One of the best parts about winter is playing in the snow ❄️ Spending time outside is great for kids of all ages, helping with physical, mental, and emotional wellness 💛 It is also a chance to enjoy the sunshine and get some fresh air ☀️ #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
We would once again like to invite community members, clinicians, trainees, and researchers to join us for the second annual PRIME conference, January 13th-14th. This event will focus on ongoing research in eHealth and family mental health and will f
We would once again like to invite community members, clinicians, trainees, and researchers to join us for the second annual PRIME conference, January 13th-14th. This event will focus on ongoing research in eHealth and family mental health and will feature various speakers and a trainee poster competition (abstract submission date is December 1st). More information to come soon! 🧠💛 #PRIMEtheme
Now recruiting parents and caregivers of 2-5 years olds in Manitoba! BEAM is a 12-week app-based parenting and family mental health program. To participate in the upcoming cohort (January 2025), please complete our 10 minute eligibility survey: https://rcsurvey.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca/surveys/?s=H9EFFFRAACNN99KD
Last but certainly not least, meet Tia, one of our PRIME research coordinators! 💛 Having graduated from the University of Winnipeg with an honours psychology degree, Tia is now pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology 🧠 She has worked incredibly ha
Last but certainly not least, meet Tia, one of our PRIME research coordinators! 💛 Having graduated from the University of Winnipeg with an honours psychology degree, Tia is now pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology 🧠 She has worked incredibly hard on so many of our projects, and are so thankful for all of her contributions 🥰 #MeettheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy October, everyone! 🍂 This week we want to introduce you to Nicole, a PhD student in the Clinical Psychology program at UManitoba and one of our PRIME research assitants! 💛 Her knowledge and expertise make her such an invaluable team member, a
Happy October, everyone! 🍂 This week we want to introduce you to Nicole, a PhD student in the Clinical Psychology program at UManitoba and one of our PRIME research assitants! 💛 Her knowledge and expertise make her such an invaluable team member, and we are looking forward to all of the research we will get to do alongside Nicole this year 🥰 #MeettheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
September is zipping by with all the back-to-school busyness! 📚 It’s a mix of excitement and nerves for our kiddos ☀️ Here are a few tips from Kyla that can help shake some of those anxious feelings and focus on the fun side of school days! 💛
September is zipping by with all the back-to-school busyness! 📚 It’s a mix of excitement and nerves for our kiddos ☀️ Here are a few tips from Kyla that can help shake some of those anxious feelings and focus on the fun side of school days! 💛 #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
We are excited to introduce Grace, who has been an invaluable member of the PRIME team since 2023! 💛 As a research coordinator, Grace keeps our research efforts organized and ensures that everything runs smoothly. She is an essential part of the all
We are excited to introduce Grace, who has been an invaluable member of the PRIME team since 2023! 💛 As a research coordinator, Grace keeps our research efforts organized and ensures that everything runs smoothly. She is an essential part of the all the work we do 🫶✨ #MeettheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy September! 🎉 As we dive into back-to-school season, we are excited to introduce Sydney, who’s starting her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manitoba! After successfully defending her master’s thesis last month, she&r
Happy September! 🎉 As we dive into back-to-school season, we are excited to introduce Sydney, who’s starting her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manitoba! After successfully defending her master’s thesis last month, she’s ready to take on this new challenge.💛 Sydney has been an invaluable member of the PRIME team, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll achieve in her doctoral journey! 📚 #MeettheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
This week we want to introduce you to Morgan! 🫶🏻 She has been a research assistant with the PRIME Team since last October 💛 She is entering into the final year of her Honours Psychology degree at the University of Manitoba, and plans to pursue Cli
This week we want to introduce you to Morgan! 🫶🏻 She has been a research assistant with the PRIME Team since last October 💛 She is entering into the final year of her Honours Psychology degree at the University of Manitoba, and plans to pursue Clinical Psychology! 🧠 We are excited to have you continue your work with us this year & look forward to the year ahead 🥰 #MeettheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy #MentalHealthMonday! 💛🧠 Summer can feel like it’s zooming by & you may feel the pressure to make every moment count! But remember, just enjoying the outdoors is great for everyone’s mental health 🥰 So, let’s embrace the
Happy #MentalHealthMonday! 💛🧠 Summer can feel like it’s zooming by & you may feel the pressure to make every moment count! But remember, just enjoying the outdoors is great for everyone’s mental health 🥰 So, let’s embrace the small moments and make each day a sunny adventure ☀️ #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Over the next couple weeks we want to introduce you to our PRIME Team! 💛 Meet Cynthia! She is currently a research coordinator for the PRIME Theme at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and an incoming graduate student in t
Over the next couple weeks we want to introduce you to our PRIME Team! 💛 Meet Cynthia! She is currently a research coordinator for the PRIME Theme at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and an incoming graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Ottawa.🧠 Cynthia has been part of PRIME since its start in 2023, and we are so thankful for all of the hard-work she has put into PRIME’s research! 🥰 #MeettheTeam #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
The first inaugural PRIME Community Advisory Board Meeting took place on July 16th 💛 Great discussions were shared about mental health accessibility and priority setting. We thank everyone who attended, and are looking forward to our virtual PRIME C
The first inaugural PRIME Community Advisory Board Meeting took place on July 16th 💛 Great discussions were shared about mental health accessibility and priority setting. We thank everyone who attended, and are looking forward to our virtual PRIME Community Advisory Board Meeting tonight! ☺️ If you are interested in becoming a PRIME community member, please email us at PRIME@umanitoba.ca 💻 #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Wishing everyone a happy #MentalHealthMonday 🧠💛 Creating a schedule can help turn chaos into calm 🗓️✨ Planning out your days can help to balance activities and prioritize family time 🥰❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Wishing everyone a happy #MentalHealthMonday 🧠💛 Creating a schedule can help turn chaos into calm 🗓️✨ Planning out your days can help to balance activities and prioritize family time 🥰❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth and there are still way you can learn about the heritage and history of our Indigenous communities 🪶💛 Take time to honour the past and celebrate the present by getting involved in some local events taking pla
June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth and there are still way you can learn about the heritage and history of our Indigenous communities 🪶💛 Take time to honour the past and celebrate the present by getting involved in some local events taking place throughout the remainder of the month 🥰❤️ #CelebrateIndigenous #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy #PrideMonth ❤️🌈 We celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance - not only this month but all year round! Let’s continue to uplift each other and embrace our true selves 🥰❤️ #LoveisLove #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy #PrideMonth ❤️🌈 We celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance - not only this month but all year round! Let’s continue to uplift each other and embrace our true selves 🥰❤️ #LoveisLove #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy #MentalHealthMonday 🧠💛 Parents, please remember: taking time for yourself isn’t selfish! Your mental health is a priority, and you deserve to feel happy and healthy! 🥰❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy #MentalHealthMonday 🧠💛 Parents, please remember: taking time for yourself isn’t selfish! Your mental health is a priority, and you deserve to feel happy and healthy! 🥰❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Our PRIME team doing drop offs of “family fun packs” to welcome families and organizations to our PRIME community and to join our research group! 💛🧠 Thanks Nicole, Kenzie, Tia, and Jena! 🥰 #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIM
Our PRIME team doing drop offs of “family fun packs” to welcome families and organizations to our PRIME community and to join our research group! 💛🧠 Thanks Nicole, Kenzie, Tia, and Jena! 🥰 #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme
Happy #MentalHealthMonday 🧠💛 Dividing up housework can be a great way to reduce feelings of overwhelm and to minimize stress ☺️ It may not work all the time, but having that conversation with your partner can help you feel like you’re part of
Happy #MentalHealthMonday 🧠💛 Dividing up housework can be a great way to reduce feelings of overwhelm and to minimize stress ☺️ It may not work all the time, but having that conversation with your partner can help you feel like you’re part of a team in tackling a long to-do list 🥰 #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyMentalHealth #PRIMEtheme

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