Annual Report on Giving2015-2016

A very successful year!2015-2016 was marked by two major benefit events: the first edition of the Défi Douglas and the second edition of the Bal des lumières. We hope to make the Défi Douglas, which is organized in collaboration with the Triathlon de Verdun, a signature event of the Foundation. The Bal des lumières, which took place with George Cope, President and CEO of Bell Canada, acting as Honorary President, raised close to $1,500,000, which was shared with the Mental Illness Founda-tion and the Fondation de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal.

Some of our other partners also organized events to raise money for the Foundation. The Women’s Cycling Team, now known as Les Roses, valiantly pedalled through the Parc de la Mauricie, raising more than $112,000.

New research projectsFor many years, a priority of the Foundation has been to support excellence in research at the Douglas. Once again, this year, in addition to a contribution of one million dollars to operations, the Foundation supported specific research projects focused on eating disorders and Alzheimer’s disease.

Improving patient care at the Douglas The Douglas Foundation is also committed to supporting projects that improve patient quality of life and enhance the conditions for recovery. With this in mind, the Foundation supports the expansion of the Eating Disorder Pavilion for adults, the establishment of a post-hospitalization clinic for young people with eating disorders and a pilot project on the effects of nutrition on the mental health of hospitalized patients.

The market’s uncertainty casts a shadow over financial resultsThe only cloud on the horizon comes from investment revenues; for the first time in several years, revenues were negative, which, considering the market’s unfavourable perspectives for the near future, will force the Foundation to make some difficult decisions next year.

Advances made possible by our donors’ generosityThe Douglas Institute Foundation is fortunate to be able to count on the unfailing support of our donors and a committed and determined board of directors. Thanks to their generosity, furthering research, improving care and combating stigmatization are all achievable goals. On behalf of the patients, their families and all those touched by mental illness, I would like to express my sincere gratitude.

Marisa GiannettiChair of the Board of Directors

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“Because I work at the Douglas Foundation, I get to witness the Institute’s scientific advances first-hand, and see, each and every day, the dedication of the doctors and other staff to improving the patients’ quality of life. Like many of us, I’ve known people close to me who’ve had a mental illness and this has spurred me to become even more involved in the work to combat mental illness. With planned giving, I know that I am contributing in a tangible way to finding solutions!”

Lyse Lauzon

A tree to honour each planned giftThe Douglas Society Circle was introduced at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting, which was held June 16, 2016. The Douglas Foundation will recognize the gift of a bequest by placing a plaque inscribed with the donor’s name, or the name of a person being honoured, next to a tree on the grounds of the Douglas. Through this recognition, your gift becomes an inspiring example for others who support the Douglas’ mission. In addition, a ceremony will be held annually to celebrate each gift.

The Douglas Foundation is pleased to reveal the names of the very first members of the Douglas Society:

Jocelyne Chevrier, Douglas Foundation Trustee Lyse Lauzon, Douglas Foundation Employee William E. Stavert, former Douglas Foundation President

Through their planned gifts, these donors ensure that financial resources are available to meet the future needs of the Douglas Institute. THANK YOU. A bequest is a thoughtful way to honour loved ones and make a statement about your values, while leaving a legacy of healing for future generations.

To learn more, please contact the Foundation’s Executive Director, Suzanne Bélanger, at 514 762-3003.

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United for mental health – 2016 Bal des lumièresThe second edition of Bal des lumières was held on March 23, 2016, at the Bell Centre, and raised close to $1,500,000 for mental health.Over 850 guests attended, including Gaétan Barrette, Minister of Health and Social Services, Jacques Daoust, Ex-Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre. The event set a new record for fundraising in support of mental health in Quebec, surpassing the $1.1 million raised by the first Bal des lumières, in 2013.

The event was co-chaired by George Cope, CEO, Bell Canada; Serge Godin, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, CGI; Geoff Molson, Owner, President and CEO, Club de hockey Canadien, Bell Centre and Evenko; and Louis Vachon, President and CEO, National Bank.

From left to right: Daryl White, Martine Turcotte, Jacques Daoust, Mary Deacon, Michel Tourangeau, George Cope, Don Bastien, Serge Godin, Geoff Molson, Monique Vallée, Louis Vachon, Marisa Giannetti, Gaétan Barrette, Denis Coderre

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From left to right, back row standing: Marie Giguère, Martin Fafard, Maarika Paul, Maurice Forget, Mimi Israël. Front row sitting: Alain Fradet, Geneviève Faribault, Michael Novak, Brigitte Kieffer, Arthur Rosenberg

From left to right, back row standing: Richard Legault, Claudette Allard, Lynne McVey, Stephanie Rossy, Stephanie Lawrence, Michel Lebel, Suzanne Bélanger, Najia Hachimi-Idrissi. Front row sitting: Marisa Giannetti, François Morin, Nadia Cesaratto, John Valentini

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The Douglas Institute develops a unique tool to treat major depressive disorders

Young or adult, major depression spares no oneMajor Depressive Disorders have been identified by the World Health Organization as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression erodes a person’s quality of life, and directly affects social and family life; the consequences of depression on work productivity and family income are well documented.

What’s more, 60% of patients who receive an initial prescription of anti- depressants (the most common medical treatment for depression and among the most prescribed drugs in Canada) do not recover, and between 30 and 40% never experience any relief, even after several trials lasting 6 to 8 weeks each.

Symptom checklist: an old-fashioned and unreliable method Despite the severity of the disease and unlike any other field of medicine, psychiatrists still rely on a symptom checklist when choosing and evaluating a

Dr. Michael Meaney

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Dr. Gustavo Turecki

treatment. Patient-reported symptoms cannot provide information about the underlying biological cause of the illness and we know that similar symptoms of depression can have multiple causes.

What is urgently needed is a better tool to help clinicians understand the specific causes of depression in a patient, in order to be able to prescribe the most appropriate treatment from the outset.

The Douglas develops a ground-breaking approach Under the leadership of Dr. Michael Meaney and his team, the Douglas University Mental Health Institute is poised to develop a research program that will address this critical gap in clinical psychiatry by identifying biological factors, using genetics, epigenetics and neuroimaging, as well as other techniques, to predict treatment outcomes in patients.

This is a revolutionary approach to the treatment of depression. It makes use of new technologies and builds on existing research infrastructure unique to the Douglas. Patients recruited on a volunteer basis from the Mood Disorders Program, which is led by Dr. Gustavo Turecki, will provide biological samples

and other measures, and will be moni-tored using advanced Internet-based technologies.

This innovative program applies basic science to the single most prevalent mental health condition in Canada and throughout the world. Its results will ultimately allow patients with Major Depressive Disorders to resume their lives more quickly. Moreover, this unparalleled model program for researching treatment outcomes will be easily adaptable to other mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

$155,000 is needed in order to secure a $2.9 million grantDr. Michael Meaney and his team were able to secure a $2.9 million grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and other granting agencies in order to launch Phase 1 of this research program. The grant is conditional upon a contribution of $155,000, for which the Douglas Institute Foundation is currently seeking support.

To contribute or to learn more, please contact Suzanne Bélanger, Executive Director of the Douglas Foundation, at 514 762-3003.

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Recognizing deserving studentsThank you for investing in our students, strengthening the Douglas and furthering our teaching mission in a significant way. Any extra financial aid means so much and allows our students to pursue their ambitious goals. Easing the financial burden for these young people is a very meaningful gift, and an investment in their future and ours.

To support our students, please contact Suzanne Bélanger, the Foundation’s Executive Director, at 514 762-3003.

Marie Giguère Travel AwardIn 2014, a reception to honour Marie Giguère was held in recognition of her 10 years of devoted service as Chair of the Douglas Foundation’s Board. To celebrate her extraordinary contribution, the Foundation created a fund in her name. When she learned that guests at the reception had contributed to this fund, the honouree decided to match all gifts received. As a result, twice a year, four $500 scholarships are awarded to support travel and attendance for graduate students (MSc and PhD candidates) who present their work at national or international scientific conferences.

From left to right, 2016 Spring recipients:Manal Eldeb, Mental Health and Society Program; Jeanne Sansfaçon, Stress, Mood and Impulsivity Disorders Program; Marie Giguère, Donor and Vice-President, Foundation Board; Tharick Ali Pascoal, Aging, Cognition and Alzheimer’s Disease Program; Maude Bordeleau, Psychosis and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program

Roger J. Paiement Outreach AwardThanks to generous support from Ms. Danielle T. Paiement, awards worth $1,000 are available to support the participation of graduate students (MSc and PhD candidates), postdoctoral fellows and residents at international scientific conferences, in order to present their research work in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory disorders and aging.

Shown here: Danielle T. Paiement, donor, and 2016 award recipients Guillaume Etter and Sandra Pelleïeux

Dr. Holly Carsley Memorial AwardHolly was a family physician with a passion for music, art, the outdoors and travel. She suffered from depression, her last bout ending in suicide at the age of 47.

Those who were touched by Holly’s unique devotion to her patients, love for family, commitment to friends and contribution to the community gave generously to an endowment fund established in her name. Monies from this fund are attributed annually to a $2,000 prize earmarked for a resident in psychiatry who has shown particular interest in research on depression and suicide. 2016 Award recipient: Dr. Anthony Gifuni together with 3 generations of Carsley women: Cynthia Carsley, Holly’s sister; Katherine Lacroix, Cynthia’s daughter and Holly’s niece; and Carole Carsley, Holly’s mother.

Invest in Healthy Minds Capital Campaign – Close to $19 million and counting

In 2013, the Douglas Founda-tion launched Invest in Healthy Minds, Quebec’s largest capital campaign for mental health, with the ambitious goal of raising $20 million for research and treatment at the Douglas.

We are delighted to report that by the end of the 2015-2016 fiscal year $18,835,862 had been raised.

The exceptional contributions made by you, our donors, clearly demonstrate the belief that supporting mental health research will lead to better treatment, and will benefit our community at large. THANK YOU for making a difference!

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Vital New PartnershipsMr. Mathieu Duguay and Mrs. Mirka Bottari (COGIR) generously contributed $210,000 to further the advancement of research on eating disorders, and in particular, epigenetic research. Researchers at the Douglas have made a major breakthrough by showing that people develop eating disorders due to genetic susceptibilities that place them at risk. These genetic factors can influence a person’s ability to tolerate developmental stress and, when combined with the stress of dieting, this can lead to eating disorders.

Also supporting the Eating Disorders Program, Scotiabank has donated $100,000 over five years for an external post-hospital clinic for adolescents who have an eating disorder. This gift will enable Douglas health care teams to intervene quickly and effectively to help guide the child and family towards a positive and productive outcome.

The Foundation was privileged to welcome Scotiabank representatives Susan Handrigan, Ex-Vice-President, Montreal West and North Shore Districts, and Célia Mechentel, Regional Manager, Multicultural Banking and Corporate Donations, for a tour of the facilities.

From left to right: Sophie Pauliot, Suzanne Bélanger, Marisa Giannetti, Dr. Jean-Francois Bélair, Ina Winkelmann (from the Douglas Institute and the Douglas Foundation), Célia Mechentel (Regional Manager, Multicultural Banking & Corporate Donations at Scotiabank) and Susan D. Handrigan (Ex-Vice-President, Scotiabank Montreal West and North Shore Districts)

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Without the help of our many volunteers we would not be able to achieve our objectives. YOU make it all possible. The importance you place on mental health and the support you give us is remarkable and we are grateful.

You play a crucial roleYour generosity touches many lives and has a direct and lasting impact on our patients and their families. You help change the destiny of millions of people who suffer, or will suffer, from mental illness. Your gifts allow the Institute to pursue the advancement of knowledge and the development of best practices through research and teaching. You help us to improve patient care, prevention and recovery. And you play an important part in dispelling the stigma surrounding mental illness. Thank you for believing in us.

We would love to hear from you. Please call us if you have any questions about the impact of your gift or to learn more about the Douglas. We would be pleased to give you a tour and to show you first-hand how your gift makes a difference!

Contact Suzanne Bélanger, the Foundation’s Executive Director, at 514 762-3003 or foundation@douglas.mcgill.ca

A heartfelt

thanksto our volunteersand donors

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Activities and events $1,055,420

Gifts from organizations $1,136,565

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Gifts from individuals $297,968

Investments (--) $145,838

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Expenses$4,200,063

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Fundraising Programs $375,616

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Administration $544,062