Hullo!
I’m participating in the RBC Race for the Kids Toronto to support youth mental health as this is something that is extremely close to my heart.
Did you know as many as 1.2 million young people in Canada are struggling with mental health issues?
Yet only one in five will get specialized treatment.
This is largely because families don’t know where to turn to find the services their children need.
Some additional facts:
- 62% of Ontario youth report ever having had concerns about their level of anxiety; only 3 in 10 (32%) have spoken to a mental health care professional about anxiety.
- 36% of Ontario parents have sought help for their child; of those who did, 4 in 10 didn't receive the help they needed or are still waiting for treatment
- Half of Ontario parents who have sought mental health help for their child said they have faced challenges in getting the services they needed. The primary reason cited was long wait times (65%). Other challenges include: services don't offer what my child needs (38%), don't know where to go (26%), and don't offer services where I live (14%)
By sponsoring my run, you are helping youth find the right mental health support they need, when they need it most.
Please make a donation today and help me to reach my fundraising goal!
Thank you so much and remember, you are NOT alone! <3
