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Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is addressing the service gaps in the youth mental health and substance use areas in Ontario. These hubs offer services that support individual needs such as counseling, wellness programs, education, employment, housing and peer support, ensuring that youth have access to the care they need when they need it most. The YWHO network is more accessible with expansion to 32 sites across Ontario, creating a supportive space where young people can thrive and heal. It's a positive step forward for mental health care in Ontario, and a hopeful sign for the future of our youth. Learn more about YWHO at https://ow.ly/hqlk50Vtovg #NoOneLeftBehind

We’re pleased to share that Anne-Marie Newton has been appointed the next President & CEO of CAMH Foundation, effective May 5, 2025. Anne-Marie has been CAMH Foundation’s Chief Philanthropy Officer since 2023 and brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in health care philanthropy, including senior roles at SickKids Foundation, Duke University and Crescent School. She has been a key part of the collective effort behind the No One Left Behind campaign, which raised more than $600 million from nearly 200,000 donors to support life-saving research and the future Temerty Discovery Centre, opening in 2027. Anne-Marie’s appointment comes at a time of extraordinary momentum for CAMH Foundation and the broader mental health movement. Guided by the Foundation’s new strategic plan and CAMH’s Connected CAMH vision, she is well positioned to lead us into this next chapter—focused on innovation, collaboration and greater impact. “I am honoured to lead CAMH Foundation at such a pivotal time,” said Anne-Marie. “Mental health is the cause of our lifetime—and the opportunity of our lifetime. We owe it to the people we serve to do more, and to do better. I’m excited to work with the CAMH community to build a future where no one is left behind.” We’re excited for what’s ahead—and grateful to everyone who has helped us get to this moment. Congratulations, Anne-Marie! Learn more: https://ow.ly/yqHK50VtQcH #NoOneLeftBehind #MentalHealthIsHealth

🏓 Partner with Us to Support Mental Health! We’re excited to host Paddles for Progress, a pickleball tournament and social event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the CAMH Foundation. As we gear up for this incredible day of community, connection, and competition, we’re looking for sponsors to join us in making a meaningful impact! Why Sponsor? ✅ Support a vital cause—mental health awareness & wellness ✅ Gain visibility among an engaged and active audience ✅ Showcase your company’s commitment to community impact ✅ Network with fellow supporters, players, and attendees Your support will help us create a fantastic event while directly contributing to the CAMH Foundation. Event details will follow. Let’s rally together for a great cause! Interested in getting involved? Let’s chat! Send us a message or email sponsorship.camhengage@gmail.com to learn more. #PaddlesforProgress #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityImpact #SponsorshipOpportunities

There are 3 days left to register for the Sunrise Challenge Early Bird Contest deadline! Register today and raise $100 before March 31 and you’ll be entered for a chance to win $250 Visa Gift Card. Together we will raise vital funds for mental health care and show those living with mental illness that they’re not alone. Register today and rise to the challenge at https://ow.ly/imX450Vmjoj Sunrise Moment: Elnaz Haddadi #CAMHSunriseChallenge #CAMHSunriseChallenge2025 #NoOneLeftBehind

Prioritizing moments of reflection allows us to stay grounded and focused. Make your mental health a priority—your mind deserves the time and care. Explore simple, evidence-based strategies for improving your mental well-being with The Mindful Minutes with Ilan Mester, a registered occupational therapist at CAMH. His series on Rogers TV provides practical tools like grounding exercises, gratitude practices, and tips on mental health to help navigate our busy lives. Watch episodes of The Mindful Minutes TV at https://ow.ly/HpwO50VnkX6 #NoOneLeftBehindWatch The Mindful Minutes TV episodes

We're excited to announce that the Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY) has been rebranded as AMANI: Mental Health & Substance Use Services for Black Youth. AMANI, meaning "peace" in Swahili and "wishes" in Arabic, reflects our commitment to providing holistic, culturally responsive care. As Canada's first hospital and community partnership focused on Black youth, AMANI offers programs and services across Ontario, empowering African, Caribbean, and Black youth to achieve their wellness goals. Learn more about AMANI at https://ow.ly/UaLP50VjfWx #NoOneLeftBehind

What an inspiring evening celebrating 5 years of CAMH womenmind at our International Women’s Day event last week! Special thanks to Cheryl Hickey, celebrated journalist, and leading CAMH experts Drs. Liisa Galea, Daisy Singla, and Stephanie Ameis for reminding us that progress isn’t accidental—it’s a choice. For too long women’s mental health has been overlooked, understudied, and undervalued impacting families, communities, and future generations. Addressing it isn’t just personal—it’s a global priority. The womenmind community is driving change—and you can too. Let’s continue using our voices, our resources and our influence to ensure women’s mental health is never overlooked again. Here’s how you can take action today: ✅ Invest in change – donate to accelerate progress ✅ Be an advocate – share womenmind’s mission ✅ Stay engaged – connect with us for future opportunities. Together, we can make a difference. Learn more about the womenmind community at https://ow.ly/M13h50VfYyP #NoOneLeftBehind #womenmind #MentalHealthMatters #IWD2025 @Stephanie Ameis Liisa Galea, Cheryl Hickey, Daisy Singla, Sandi Treliving

It’s that time of the year again! Today marks the official launch of CAMH Sunrise Challenge 2025. Rise with the sun for five days for everyone affected by mental illness and addiction. The fifth annual Sunrise Challenge takes place on May 26th-30th. Register and fundraise $100 before March 31, 2025 and you’ll be entered into the Early Bird Contest for a chance to win $250 Visa Gift Card. Register today at https://ow.ly/Myw650Vf1Cc #CAMHSunriseChallenge #CAMHSunriseChallenge2025 #NoOneLeftBehind

Today is International Women’s Day. For millions of women, access to mental health care remains out of reach — and it’s time for that to change. We’re proud to be breaking barriers at CAMH developing world-first treatments for women and pushing discovery where it has never gone before. Thanks to our incredible community of donors, we’re able to push the boundaries of care and make a real difference. There is still more to be done. This day is not just about awareness; it’s about taking action to create lasting change. You can help CAMH break barriers in women’s mental health care, now and forever. Donate today at https://ow.ly/W54w50V9BaJ #NoOneLeftBehind #IWD2025

"Less than 1% of Canadian health research funding is allocated to women’s mental health. This stark reality is why I left the beautiful B.C. mountains to join CAMH as the Scientific Lead of womenmind™. When I packed my bags two years ago, I was driven by a deep commitment to the womenmind™. mission of: 1) Bringing awareness to the gender gap in mental health knowledge and care 2) Promoting women+ scientists 3) Advancing research on women’s mental health Women’s health is chronically understudied, underfunded, and undervalued, making the work we do at CAMH so critical. But research in this space is not only lacking financial support: I’ve come to realize it’s also being dangerously oversimplified. The limited number of studies that do happen often treat women's health as a monolith, lumping together menstrual cycles, pregnancies, and menopause as if they were all the same. Our work at CAMH aims to dismantle the profound overgeneralization of women’s health. The research we do every day dives deeper into nuanced areas of women’s health, like the impact of early versus late onset postpartum depression, the varying mental health outcomes associated with surgical, spontaneous, and induced menopause, and how menstrual cycle tracking can aid in smoking cessation. Our recent findings demonstrate that even the way we take menopausal hormone therapy (oral pills versus skin patches) can significantly influence brain health in different but important ways. What more can we discover when we stop overlooking women’s mental health? I don’t know, but I do know I am eager to uncover the life-changing insights that await us. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day. I invite you to join me in demanding better for the women in our lives that we love and admire. Share your story in the comments, share this post, and let's amplify the voices of women who deserve answers, care, and hope." — Dr. Liisa Galea, Ph.D. Liisa Galea #IWD2025 #IWD #NoOneLeftBehind