Inside Out 2: January 21, 2025
Presented by the Alberta Children's Hospital Institute, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education, Mental Health Research 4 Kids, and the Owerko Centre. Hosted in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Where: Central Library, 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB
Doors Open: 5:30 pm
Begins at: 6 pm
About the film:
Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of Riley who is entering puberty and experiencing brand new emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve been running a successful operation, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up.
After the film, UCalgary experts will lead the audience in a discussion and Q&A about mental health for today’s youth.
FREE admission and popcorn, seating is first-come, first-serve.
Meet the Speakers
Moderator - Dr. Paul Arnold, MD, PhD
Dr. Arnold's is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, a professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and the inaugural director of the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education. His research focuses on how genetic and environmental risk factors interact to influence the development of child onset neuropsychiatric disorders including the study of genetic influences on brain structure and function in children with mental illnesses. Dr. Arnold has led major research projects provincially and nationally particularly focused on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and emerging adults.
Dr. Carly McMorris, PhD, RPsyc
Dr. McMorris is an associate professor in the School & Applied Child Psychology program at UCalgary’s Werklund School of Education. She is the director of the ENHANCE Lab and a registered child clinical psychologist. Dr. McMorris’ research and clinical practice focuses on advancing mental health outcomes for neurodivergent youth and young adults, such as those with autism, intellectual disability, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Dr. Iliana Ortega, MD
Dr. Ortega is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry with the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She is a consultant for various outpatient clinics in Calgary. Dr. Ortega's research interests lie in transdiagnostic work focused on complex cases with severe emotional dysregulation and suicidality in young people. Dr. Ortega is the lead, community outreach and education for The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education.
Laiba Nasir
Laiba Nasir is a first year student at the University of Calgary. She works with AHS and many other organizations to help further mental health awareness and standards of care. She is also this year’s winner of the City of Calgary Award for youth achievement for her work through her own nonprofit to help raise awareness for medical autonomy. She currently works as a connecteen volunteer and leadership coach at the Distress Centre.
Chelsea Aikman
Chelsea is a dedicated mental health professional with Wood’s Homes, where she provides critical support to the community through direct outreach and partnerships. Her BA in anthropology informs her culturally considerate approach to care, including her contributions as an active member of the Wood’s Homes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working group. Chelsea also supports the Wellness Desk at the Calgary Public Library - a collaborative initiative with Wood’s Homes delivering free mental health and recovery support to library patrons. She will begin her master’s in social work in Spring 2025, further deepening her expertise in the field.
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