MENTAL HEALTH

Genius 100 Foundation is developing a mental health initiative focused on prevention, education and meaningful systems change. Working with leading experts in mental health, trauma, research and public policy, we are exploring how evidence, education and cross-sector collaboration can help improve the way society understands, prevents and responds to mental health challenges.

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Our work brings together thought leaders including Dr. Mark Sinyor, an internationally recognized leader in suicide prevention; trauma-informed law advocate Helgi Maki; and Natalie Munk, founder of Kaylo, a global health and wellbeing platform that brings together scientists, physicians, healthcare experts and practitioners to support a multidisciplinary approach to whole health.

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The initiative is also engaging graduates and students from the University of Toronto’s Munk School, bringing a next-generation perspective to the work. Their research is helping us explore how public policy, social media, education and emerging societal trends can be used to create meaningful change and improve mental health outcomes, particularly for young people.

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Together with members of the Genius 100 community, these experts and emerging leaders are helping us build a Theory of Change designed to identify where G100 can have the greatest impact — with a particular focus on prevention, education, policy and creating healthier, more informed and resilient communities.