The impact the pandemic has had on the mental health of children and adolescents is significant. Studies have shown an increase in depression, stress and anxiety among Canadian youth, as well as a growing need for mental-health resources to deal with it.
On Tuesday, the Slaight Family Foundation announced a $26.5-million donation to 19 organizations, national charities, community services and hospitals — including St. Michaels Hospital and Scarborough Health Network — to support and expand services for young people suffering from mental health.
“Investing in these connecting services and programs is an investment in the well-being and future of our youth,” Gary Slaight, president and CEO of the foundation, said in a statement.
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