Protocol & Measures
How far away do youth need to stand from the Snellen Chart?
10 Feet
Who at CALM has completed the most DASHs to date?
Athourina
How many amendments have we had so far?
3
Where is Louise from?
Ireland (she brought her team to SickKids)!
What is the most common (and hated?) phrase when a meeting ends early?
"I'll give you X minutes back"
What is the full form of CALM?
Cohort network for Adolescents and youth with multipLe Mental health conditions (CALM): A Master Observational Trial
What term describes a sudden, intense episode of fear accompanied by physical symptoms like chest pain and sweating?
Panic Attack
How many general working group meetings do we have in total on Friday's?
5 (MOT, PI, CTWG, Data, Protocol)
What site did Nicole work at prior to working at CHEO?
CAMH
What is Nedra dressed as today?
An elf!
At what temperature do we freeze blood for DNA isolation/extraction?
-80oC
What is the most common range for number DASH diagnosis in the network?
1-5
How many new members joined our team in 2025?
Officially 9 (soon 10) I think! (Nedra, Aster, Danya, Velda, Athourina, Jawahir, Arunan, Kelvin, Miranda)
What sport does Gary play?
Hockey!
How did Alexe and Melissa know each other?
They played soccer together!
How many total sequences are we running for the MRI between all 6 sites?
7
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in the DASH across the network?
GAD, followed by ADHD and MDD
How many research methods specialists does CALM have?
2 (Ryan and seemingly Dan)
What sport does Melissa coach?
Hockey in girls from 10-12!
Who had blond, silver and pink hair in the CALM team?
Ryan. Yes, he made that choice by himself.
How many total self-admin questionnaires does the MOT have (does not consider new amendment)?
17
How many categories of substances can youth flag for in the child DASH?
13- (1)Marijuana; (2)Inhalants; (3)LSD and Other Hallucinogens; (4)Prescription Stimulants; (5)Cocaine/Coke/Crack; (6)Methamphetamine, Crystal, Meth; (7)Prescription Sedatives or Sleeping Pills; (8)Prescription Opioids or Painkillers; (9)Heroin; (10)Fentanyl; (11)Tobacco; (12)Alcohol; (13)Caffeine
How many engagements have we had this year?
3 (that we know of!)
Where is Suneeta from?
Calgary!
What was Dr. Alexe Bernier's PhD on?
Girls! Activism in young girls!