McCreary Centre Society is a non-profit dedicated to improving the health of BC youth through research, evaluation & youth and community engagement. Our vision is that all youth are supported to be healthy and connected. Find out more at mcs.bc.ca.https://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.socialhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3mg4m6bgtxk2z📱UPCOMING REPORT: Social media & youth On March 4, we're releasing a report sharing an in-depth look at social media use among youth aged 12-19 in BC. Join us at an upcoming webinar to learn more & chat about the findings: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/beyond_the_likes_release03 Mar 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4m6bgtxk2zhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3mfp5rrym2c2rThis Pink Shirt Day, we're centring youth voices on what they feel promotes safe & caring schools. Created by youth researchers, these posters highlight the roles of: Students: https://mcs.bc.ca/pdf/2024_yrs_youth_infographic.pdf School staff: https://mcs.bc.ca/pdf/2024_yrs_school_staff_infographic.pdf & Caregivers: https://mcs.bc.ca/pdf/2024_yrs_caregiver_infographic.pdf25 Feb 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp5rrym2c2rhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3me23odhzcc2hTo mark #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek2026, we’re sharing the McCreary YAC’s Friends Helping Friends poster on disordered eating. Created by youth, for youth, it offers practical tips for supporting friends while also taking care of your own well-being. 🔗 https://mcs.bc.ca/pdf/friends_helping_friends_de.pdf #EDAW #youthhealth04 Feb 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3me23odhzcc2hhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3ma5i4nbwbs2xRECENTLY RELEASED: Experiences of BC youth with FASD McCreary has just released a fact sheet on the health, well-being, and experiences of BC youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 🔗 http://www.mcs.bc.ca/pdf/2023_bcahs_factsheet_fasd.pdf #FASD #BCYouth #YouthHealth #YouthResearch17 Dec 2025 01:11 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma5i4nbwbs2xhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3m52tkccy4s2xThis week, McCreary released findings from a youth-led study on BC youth's experiences with vaping, nicotine pouches, and other nicotine products. Here is what 2,784 youth aged 12-19 from across the province had to say: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/pdf/bc_youth_vaping_and_nicotine_pouches_2025.pdf #Vaping #NicotinePouches #BCYouth #YouthHealth07 Nov 2025 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m52tkccy4s2xhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3m25gc3qm3k2oFINAL CHANCE: Join our last webinar TODAY from 2-3pm PDT to learn the results of McCreary's report on gaming and gambling among BC youth aged 12-18. 🔗 Join the webinar: us02web.zoom.us/j/82151267391 ➡️ Read the full report: https://mcs.bc.ca/pdf/from_loot_boxes_to_lottery_tickets.pdf #BCyouth #YouthHealth #Gaming #Gambling #BCAHS01 Oct 2025 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25gc3qm3k2ohttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lxg6plfck22zICYMI: McCreary has released a new report looking at gaming and gambling behaviours of BC youth aged 12-18. Join a webinar on Aug 28 to learn more. 🔗 For webinar links and the full report: mcs.bc.ca/from_loot_boxes_to_lottery_tickets_release #BCyouth #YouthHealth #Gaming #Gambling #BCAHS27 Aug 2025 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxg6plfck22zhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lwrqtih33c2l🎮🎲New Report Coming Soon: On August 26, we're releasing a new report on the gaming and gambling behaviours of BC youth. Join us for a webinar to learn more: https://mcs.bc.ca/from_loot_boxes_to_lottery_tickets_release #BCYouth #YouthHealth #Gaming #Gambling #BCAHS19 Aug 2025 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwrqtih33c2lhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lv5572a6uc2xWant to be the first to know about McCreary report releases, webinars, and other opportunities? 📧 Email mccreary@mcs.bc.ca to join our mailing list to stay up-to-date on the latest research about BC youth health.29 Jul 2025 22:18 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv5572a6uc2xhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lqnjvldzps25In honour of #BCCYICW, our Youth Research Academy has produced a report about supporting BC youth in and from government care. 📆Join the webinar of the findings: • June 4 @ 2:30pm PDT • June 6 @ 2:30pm PDT 🔗Find the report & webinar links: https://mcs.bc.ca/supports_in_the_spotlight_ii_release #YouthInCare #BC02 Jun 2025 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnjvldzps25https://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lpa46ide6c2vMcCreary's BC YAC is looking for any youth 12-19 in BC to participate in a youth-led survey about vaping & nicotine pouches! Can you help spread the word? 🔗Find out more: mcs.bc.ca/vaping_survey #BritishColumbia #Youth #YouthHealth #Vaping #NicotinePouches #bced15 May 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpa46ide6c2vhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3loll4mpon22b💚 In honour of #ChildandYouthMentalHealthDay, we've curated a collection of resources to help youth and supportive adults start meaningful conversations and foster safety & well-being for youth in BC. 🔗 Find the Mental Health collection here: www.mcs.bc.ca/mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #bced07 May 2025 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3loll4mpon22bhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lnivtye2ec2hWe're excited to be supporting a group of #HaidaGwaii students to present about the importance and impact of student voice at the 2025 #BCSTA AGM! Thank you to the @bcsta.bsky.social for this opportunity, and for highlighting the value of meaningful youth engagement.23 Apr 2025 19:17 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnivtye2ec2hhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lmcur4txwk27📆 NEW APRIL DATES ADDED! Have you joined a 'Blunt Talk III' webinar yet? Join to learn about cannabis use among BC youth since legalization for adults in 2018. 🔗Report & webinar info: https://mcs.bc.ca/blunt_talk_iii_released #adolescenthealth #youthhealth #youthresearch #bcyouth #bcedu #bcpoli08 Apr 2025 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcur4txwk27https://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lkttulugr22hOn March 25th, we will be releasing our third report on cannabis use among youth 12-18 in BC, and the first since cannabis legalization for adults in Canada. Check out mcs.bc.ca/blunt_talk_iii_release for webinar presentation dates and updates on the report!20 Mar 2025 23:25 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkttulugr22hhttps://app.staging.bsky.dev/profile/mccrearycentre.bsky.social/post/3lktth3w7ac2hWe are excited to join @bsky.app! Let us introduce ourselves: we are McCreary Centre Society, a non-profit dedicated to improving youth health in BC through research, evaluation & youth and community engagement. Our vision is that all youth are supported to be healthy & connected. Follow along!20 Mar 2025 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:ysmyespccvjfbqrdwdejluvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktth3w7ac2h