$530,000 raised for the Douglas Foundation
The latest edition of Open Minds was held last Wednesday at Théâtre Paradoxe.
October 14
2021
The National Bank of Canada (NBC) is proud to contribute to youth mental health by supporting cutting-edge research at the Douglas Institute.
Their most recent donation provided much needed support for Dr. Manuela Ferrari‘s innovative program to develop therapeutic video game-based interventions to treat mental illness. Innovative tools such as this also help improve clinical treatment options and help to destigmatize mental illness. This groundbreaking project will also improve access to mental health care for our youth and promote a full recovery.
According to Dr. Manuela Ferrari, a well designed therapeutic video game can provide a full immersion into a new reality, a solution that allows young patients to receive psychiatric care in a non-stigmatizing way. “This type of tool allows them to understand their experience at a psychological level and to develop skills that allow them to manage their mental illness in everyday life”, she says.
The important investment by NBC helps us to build hope by providing the best possible tools for young people suffering from mental health issues across the country. Together, we can create impactful and lasting change for mental health.
The latest edition of Open Minds was held last Wednesday at Théâtre Paradoxe.
Thanks to the support of our sponsors and donors, the first edition of our comedy show managed to raised $150,000$ to support mental health research at the Douglas Institute.
I am happy to say the Foundation has experienced tremendous growth this past year. The Douglas Institute has become the gold standard in mental health research and care in Quebec, and it is in no small part thanks to the support of our donors.