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Teaming up to support the mental

health of children and families

The mental health of young people and the entire population was
dealt a severe blow in 2021. With you supporting us on the
sidelines, Sainte-Justine has continued to be there for children,
families, and teams —demonstrating extraordinary vision and
leadership in this critical field.

utting aside the collateral damage attributable to the pandemic for a moment, a
With your help, number of key transformations have been set into motion that promise to benefit
we can do even vulnerable children and families across Québec.
more for young
people Thanks to donors like you, the design of the psychiatric unit at Sainte-Justine is
An estimated currently being reworked, in close collaboration with families. The resulting
1.2 million facilities will be warmer, more welcoming, safer, and more respectful of individual
children and privacy. Upgrades to the technological infrastructure will make it possible to, for
youth in Canada example, offer virtual reality–enabled clinical activities and usher in other patient-
are struggling and family-friendly changes.
with a mental
health problem. For our staff, these improvements will help foster interdisciplinary collaboration
The pandemic and research. Moreover, rooms equipped with a one-way mirror and a confidential
has taken a toll, recording system will allow therapy sessions to be monitored by visiting
with younger stakeholders, residents, and healthcare professionals, consistent with the
children among hospital’s teaching mission.
those who have
experienced a From a broader perspective, telemedicine applications funded by your
decline in mental donations are becoming more powerful and more widespread. With greater
health in the past access to specialized sources of help, remote clinical supervision and state-of-the-
two years.
art knowledge transfer tools, our teams will be able to gradually expand the lineup
of mental healthcare services available to families with pressing needs, no matter
where they live in Québec.

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