Your Donation Dollars at Work Foundation Annual Report 2003/2004

In 2003/2004:

The Vivian Rakoff Mood Disorders Laboratory opened. It will provide leadership in research focused on reduction of relapse and protection of the brain from damage caused by relapse.
Clients receiving long-term care for mental illness were introduced to photography and had an opportunity to display their work. The project brought lasting joy to the clients who participated.
The Krembil Family Epigenetics Research Laboratory was established, opening up exciting possibilities including identifying risk factors in psychiatric diseases, and ultimately, the development of new, more efficient and effective epigenetic-based therapies with fewer side-effects than today's medications.
Twenty-four clients received bursaries through the Reay and Lynda Mackay Family Endowment Fund for Client Learning to pursue their education and career goals.
Children who attended The Dinosaur Years program learned positive behaviours, social skills and conflict management skills. Participants report reduced aggressive behaviour, reduced stress, and improved parent-child relationships.
New treatment methods are being developed for youth who experience addiction and mental illness concurrently. These methods are disseminated through resource materials and health professional training.