Through the clouds – Eric Pilon-Bignell to climb seven peaks on seven continents to raise funds for brain research Brielle Goulart February 18, 2023 1938 On Eric Pilon-Bignell’s 35th birthday, he lost his father to a stroke. “For me, this is something I’ve accepted I’ll never fully recover from,” he says. “The strength my mother, brothers, and sisters have shown...
Improving depression treatments through translational research Katarina Stojkovic January 15, 2023 1454 Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada – in any given year, 1 in 5 people experience mental health problems or addiction. Major depressive disorder, along with other mood disorders such as ...
Brain Canada launches the first-ever national youth mental health platform, in partnership with RBC Future Launch, and with support from Power Corporation of Canada Noor El Mufti November 17, 2022 1726 A pioneering project will enhance Canada’s overall understanding of youth mental health needs and advance new assessment and treatment approaches Each year, one out of every four youth in Canada needs mental he...
“It’s been a wonderful ride.” – Harvey Levenson Sarah Fletcher May 8, 2022 2704 The Chair of the Board of the JGH Foundation reflects on a lifetime of philanthropy Harvey Levenson’s commitment to philanthropy dates to the time he was a McGill student in the early 1960s. Back then, he serv...
Five Canadian research teams receive major grants from Bell Let’s Talk and Brain Canada Melissa Arauz February 15, 2022 1865 In 2021, Bell Let’s Talk and Brain Canada joined forces to launch the Bell Let’s Talk-Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program – a unique initiative to support the development of innovative solutions that wi...
Youth Mental Health – November 23, 2021 LiveEvents November 18, 2021 1372 The Walrus Talks at Home: Youth Mental Health How can Canada better support young people’s mental health in a period of incredible upheaval? What is the state of youth mental health today? Rates of mental i...
RBC Foundation donates $2 million to help launch first-ever Brain Canada Youth Mental Health Platform Kate Shingler November 12, 2021 2242 The toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s collective mental health and wellness has been massive. Mental illness disproportionately affects people between the ages of 15 and 29 worldwide, and accounts...
Au Contraire En Plein Air – August 16, 2021 LiveEvents August 12, 2021 1178 Au Contraire Film Festival Through the lens of film, the unique Au Contraire Film Festival strives to achieve awareness of and advocacy for mental health issues. In the tradition of "now for something complet...
The Brain behind the Ludmer Centre Peter Diekmeyer July 23, 2021 3179 Irving Ludmer, one of Montreal’s most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, is playing a leading role in making the city a global hub in brain research informatics Brain research has never been more i...
Brain Canada and RBC – Working together towards a better future for youth mental health Melissa Arauz July 12, 2021 2850 Workshop provided insight into the existing gaps in knowledge and services for mental health, and how to create meaningful change for Canadian youth For over two decades, Brain Canada has set out to better und...
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