COLUMNIST
MARKETING & FUNDRAISING SARAH CHAMBERLIN
Turning Our Reasons into Action Sarah Chamberlin
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BY SARAH CHAMBERLIN
wo years into a pandemic that some hoped would only last two months has left many of us are tired, annoyed, and understandably angered. Though, what I’ve noticed most is that we’re stubbornly resilient as well. We’re also experts at enduring and, as a result, the mental health movement is stronger than ever. Everyone has a reason for supporting the movement, whether through personal lived experience or that of somebody we know. As a leader in mental health research and treatment, CAMH’s goal is to create a world where mental health is health for everyone. In 2021, here’s how we turned our reason into action: Supporting working Canadians CAMH’s Business Leaders for Mental Health Action is a philanthropic coalition of business leaders and companies committed to improving the psychological health and safety of employees. We hosted two major virtual events where attendees learned about practical ways to manage anxiety, how to best support themselves and other employees, the power of vulnerable leadership, managing diverse teams, developing workplace mental health strategies, and more. 12
FOUNDATION Magazine
January/February 2022
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