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blogcutterToday's donation goes to Mental Health Research Canada, a project aimed at "taking the pulse" of mental health across Canada:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mental-health-research-canada-recherche-en-sante-mentale-canada/campaign/getting-a-pulse-on-mental-health-in-canada/
I've been eyeing this one as a worthy project ever since I dreamed up the idea of philanthropic Phridays. But the reason I finally donated this week was that I noticed that the campaign is due to end early next week. And assuming their site is updated regularly, it looks as if it it will wrap up its fundraising efforts far short of its goal.
Will they extend their campaign? Or give up on their idea of embarking on the project at all? Or perhaps there are some likely sources of substantial government or institutional research grants?
I hope they don't abandon their plans altogether because with all the fears and uncertainties surrounding this virus - the way it's hitting younger and younger demographics just as they're getting back to school and work, the possibility of a second wave as colder weather and flu season roll around, the ongoing quest for a safe and effective vaccine - I think it's important to monitor the mental health of all of us, not just those we know to be battling mental health demons.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mental-health-research-canada-recherche-en-sante-mentale-canada/campaign/getting-a-pulse-on-mental-health-in-canada/
I've been eyeing this one as a worthy project ever since I dreamed up the idea of philanthropic Phridays. But the reason I finally donated this week was that I noticed that the campaign is due to end early next week. And assuming their site is updated regularly, it looks as if it it will wrap up its fundraising efforts far short of its goal.
Will they extend their campaign? Or give up on their idea of embarking on the project at all? Or perhaps there are some likely sources of substantial government or institutional research grants?
I hope they don't abandon their plans altogether because with all the fears and uncertainties surrounding this virus - the way it's hitting younger and younger demographics just as they're getting back to school and work, the possibility of a second wave as colder weather and flu season roll around, the ongoing quest for a safe and effective vaccine - I think it's important to monitor the mental health of all of us, not just those we know to be battling mental health demons.
