We all know how important mental health is. 

We all know that it is more than an absence of mental illness.  

Psychological, social and emotional wellbeing is necessary to enjoy life and effectively cope with its challenges.  Optimising our mental health means having a sense of purpose, a sense of community, permission to unplug, to do one thing at a time, to be fully present with those we love, to allow our minds to wander and wonder.  Our great resilience is crucial because we are faced daily with a health system that is overburdened,  yet we give our best to constantly meet growing needs .  

As a Psychiatry department, we treat mental illness but are in a position to also  research, educate and promote resiliency for all. This is the only way we will be able to reverse the trends of increase mental distress. 

This event for women's mental health brings in many resiliency factors: exercice, community, belonging and altruism.  

Let’s make this fundraiser into a testimony of our dedication to our common goal, and celebration of all we do well and a source of hope that this year we can walk and run together and enjoy each other’s presence.

Join me by registering for the run/walk , by donating to our department or both!

Thank-you

Karine