Each year, the month of May is dedicated to raising awareness around mental health initiatives. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve compiled a selection of episodes from The Discovery Pod featuring leaders who are making a positive impact when it comes to mental health outcomes.
Our guests include a wide range of social profit leaders whose organizations promote mental health initiatives from advocacy to empowerment, recovery to resilience, and skill-building to support. But what they all have in common is that they are driving important change in this space and inspiring others to do so along the way.
Keep reading for a brief preview of each episode and its highlights.
Creating an Inclusive Society with Michael Anhorn, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association
One of the most compassionate leaders in all of Ontario healthcare, Michael Anhorn’s goal is to improve people’s lives, so they won’t get excluded from society. This episode talks about the difference between mental health and mental illness, Michael’s journey as a leader, and some of the benefits and challenges of working in the nonprofit sector.
Stepping Up as a Purpose-Driven Leader with Keir MacDonald, CEO, Coast Mental Health
Keir Macdonald brings valuable insights into what it’s like to harness the power of leadership in one of the largest and most respected nonprofit organizations in British Columbia. “When everyone can come together and lift the whole body of work, it’s a unique advantage for the organization, but it also takes work from a governance perspective to keep the pieces aligned,” he says. Listen to the episode to learn more about his career journey and how he’s leading change today at Coast.
Revolutionizing Youth Mental Health Care with Dr. Steve Mathias, Executive Director, Foundry
Foundry offers health and social support in youth‑friendly hubs across B.C. In this episode, Dr. Steve Mathias talks about breaking down silos in care, forging relationships beyond the medical community, and scaling from one site into a province‑wide network that’s changing lives.
Promoting Youth Mental Health through Early Intervention with Andrew Reddin, CEO, Child Development Institute
The Child Development Institute is making waves in youth mental health and early intervention today, addressing complex challenges many children and their families are struggling with in a post-pandemic world. Listen as Andrew Reddin speaks about their innovative programs that equip young people with essential skills to improve their mental health care.
This month and beyond, we’re proud to spotlight the work of these incredible change-makers and organizations. Hear from more social profit leaders about the work they do by listening and subscribing to The Discovery Pod:
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