As more and more adolescents are in need of psychiatric care, hospitals are hard at work providing the best care they can. However, with growing demand comes a shortage of supply.
$5000 was the goal. You helped me raise $7,642. Can we make it to 10,000?
THE FACTS
As many as one in five Canadian teens reported suicidal thoughts in the past year[1]. Youth emergency department and hospital visits for mental disorders have risen by 60% over the last decade[2]. Government funding just can't manage this crisis.
My Story
I come from a loving and supportive house, with
amazing parents that did everything for their kids.
Nevertheless, depression can hit anyone.
amazing parents that did everything for their kids.
Nevertheless, depression can hit anyone.
This is a fully non-profit initiative. All proceeds will go to the buying of products for adolescents residing at the Montreal Children's Hospital Psychiatric Ward.
Sources: [1] Kids Help Phone. (2016) Teens Talk 2016. Canada. [2] Canadian Institute for Health Information. (2016)