{"id":6595,"date":"2024-11-15T10:16:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T15:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationdouglas.qc.ca\/?p=6595"},"modified":"2024-11-15T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T15:16:08","slug":"major-donation-from-the-c-e-s-dolansky-foundation-drives-mental-health-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationdouglas.qc.ca\/en\/news\/major-donation-from-the-c-e-s-dolansky-foundation-drives-mental-health-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Donation from the C.E.S. Dolansky Foundation drives Mental Health Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Douglas Research Centre<\/a> has been a leader in mental health research for decades, particularly in the areas of depression and suicide prevention. Thanks to a generous donation from the Charles, Evelyne, and Sandra Dolansky Foundation, the Centre is taking its research to the next level with an exciting multi-year initiative led by five Principal Investigators.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

This collaborative effort is focused on understanding and treating depression and suicidal thoughts, with the goal of developing new preventative strategies that can make a real difference both locally and globally.<\/p>\n

In Canada, depression and suicide are major public health issues. Approximately 11% of men and 16% of women will experience major depression at some point in their lives, and suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people. At the Douglas, specialized programs like the Complex Mood Disorders Program offer tailored care for individuals facing these challenges.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the support of the C.E.S. Dolansky Foundation, five talented researchers at the Douglas are diving into innovative projects to address these urgent issues:<\/p>\n

– Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy is working on a project that links adolescent clinical records to explore the long-term impact of suicidal thoughts. She\u2019s also comparing the effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for adolescents with other treatments.<\/p>\n

– Dr. Massimiliano Orri is investigating how behaviors like irritability, hyperactivity, and inattention can increase suicide risk in youth. He\u2019s using global data and conducting new research in high-risk clinics to uncover more insights.<\/p>\n

– Dr. Reut Gruber is exploring the connection between sleep disorders and adolescent mental health. Her goal is to integrate sleep-focused interventions into treatment plans to improve mental health outcomes.<\/p>\n

– Dr. Corina Nagy is looking for new ways to assess suicide risk by identifying biological markers, like extracellular vesicles, in adolescents with depression.<\/p>\n

– Dr. Anthony Gifuni is studying how social cognition and emotional regulation affect youth with mood disorders. His work aims to improve interventions and deepen our understanding of depression and its progression.<\/p>\n

Together, these projects bring a fresh, multi-dimensional approach to mental health research, helping to improve care for those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n

In recognition of his unwavering commitment to advancing mental health research, Jeffrey Katz CPA, President & Chairman of the Board of the C.E.S. Dolansky Foundation was also honored with our Builder of Hope<\/em> award. This award celebrates the Foundation\u2019s dedication to improving mental health care and his instrumental role in facilitating the foundation’s generous donation to the Douglas Research Centre. Jeffrey\u2019s leadership and vision have been vital in supporting groundbreaking initiatives that aim to transform mental health treatment and prevention strategies, bringing hope and healing to individuals and communities affected by mental illness.<\/p>\n

We are grateful to him and the C.E.S. Dolansky Foundation for allowing us to build hope for all those whose lives have been affected by mental illness.<\/p>\n

Mr. Katz as most of us who are passionate about mental health, has had his family touched by this illness. He would like to leave you with the following advice: If you are prescribed medication take it. If you see someone who is suffering help them.\u00a0 What they have is nothing to be ashamed of.\u00a0 It\u2019s no different than a broken leg. Don\u2019t sit on the sidelines, you may save a life.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n

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