November 26, 2019 Inaugural Rotman Conference on Mental Health: The Impact on Business & Canadians

Check-in, light breakfast, and networking

Opening remarks

• Brian Golden, Vice-Dean, MBA Programs, Sandra Rotman Chair in Health Sector Strategy, and Professor of Strategic Management, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
• Brianne Moore, Patient Mental Health Advocate; and National Co-Chair, Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medication (CEADM)
• Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Government of Ontario

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Click here to watch the opening remarks by Hon. Michael Tibollo on Rotman's YouTube channel.

Fireside Chat with the Ministry of Health

Karen Glass, Assistant Deputy Minister, Mental Health and Addictions, Ministry of Health, Government of Ontario in conversation with Prof. Brian Golden.

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Keynote: Mental Health on University Campuses

Dr. Andrea Levinson, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Health and Wellness, and Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

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9:30 am

Panel Discussion: Addressing Mental Health in Young Adults

• Vivian Demian, Executive Director, Management Consulting, Strategy and Operations - Healthcare, KPMG Canada
• Janine Robb, Executive Director, Health & Wellness Centre, University of Toronto
• Alisa Simon, Senior Vice President, Service Innovation and Chief Youth Officer, Kids Help Phone
• Lori Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Rise
• Eric Windeler, Founder, Jack.org

Moderator: Dr. Andrea Levinson, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Health and Wellness, and Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

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Break

Organization Spotlight: Rise

• Lori Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Rise
• Megan te Boekhorst, CEO, One in Five Apparel

Rise is the only national charity dedicated to helping people with mental health conditions or addiction, achieve financial independence through self-employment or small business ownership. We provide resources, mentorship and microfinancing to eliminate barriers, improve life outcomes and strengthen communities.

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Panel Discussion: Capacity Crisis

• Willa Black, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Cisco
• Florence Budden, President, Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses
• Valerie Chort, VP Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director, RBC Foundation
• Natalia Kusendova, MPP, Government of Ontario; and former Mental Health & ER Nurse
• Dr. Anthony Levitt, Chief, Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; and Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

Moderator: André Picard, Health Reporter and Columnist, The Globe and Mail; Author

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Organization Spotlight: Psychotherapy Matters

Allan B. Steingart, CEO, Psychotherapy Matters

A virtual platform for better mental health. Connecting therapists and clients with psychiatrists.

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Panel Discussion: Access to Treatment

• Brett Belchetz, Co-Founder & CEO, Maple (Virtual Care)
• Vivian Demian, Executive Director, Management Consulting, Strategy and Operations - Healthcare, KPMG Canada
• Sam Duboc, Chair and CEO, MindBeacon Group
• Dr. David Goldbloom, Director, CAMH
• Ann Marie MacDonald, Executive Director & CEO, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• Dr. Ari Zaretsky, Chief, Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Health Centre

Moderator: Will Mitchell, Anthony S. Fell Chair in New Technologies and Commercialization, Professor of Strategic Management, and Academic Co-Director, Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences, Rotman School of Management

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Networking Lunch sponsored by Janssen 

Organization Spotlight: MindBeacon Group

Claire Duboc, Managing Director, MindBeacon Group

BEACON is customized digital therapy, guided by a registered mental health professional. It's there for you anytime, anywhere you want it.

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Panel Discussion: Economic Impact and Models for Change

• Mary Bartram, Post-Doctoral Researcher, McGill University
• Prof. Onil Bhattacharyya, Frigon-Blau Chair in Family Medicine Research, Women's College Hospital; Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Clinician Scientist, Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto
• Dr. Sam Mikhail, Psychologist; Senior Consultant, Mental Health, Sun Life Financial; and Past-President, Canadian Psychological Association
• Glenn Monteith, Senior Advisor, Global Public Affairs
• Dr. Eric Marcotte, Associate Director, Canadian Institute of Health Research - Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addictions

Moderator: Zayna Khayat, Future Strategist, Saint Elizabeth Health Care; Adjunct Professor, Health Sector Strategy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

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Organization Spotlight: Big White Wall

Matthew McEvoy, General Manager, North America and Senior Vice President, Big White Wall

Big White Wall is an online mental health and wellbeing service offering self-help programs, creative outlets and a community that cares. When you're dealing with everyday stressors or major life events, we'll help you get through it.

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Panel Discussion: Policy Solutions

• Paula Allen, Vice President of Research, Analytics and Innovation, Morneau Shepell
• Aaron Berk, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG Canada
• Pamela Fralick, President, Innovative Medicines Canada
• Dr. Christopher McCabe, Executive Director & CEO, Institute for Health Economics
• Sara Rodrigues, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Moderator: Erin Anderssen, Feature Writer - Mental health, social policy, social issues, The Globe and Mail; Author

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Break

Organization Spotlight: Optimity

Jane Wang, CEO, Optimity

Proactive holistic wellness programs, digitally delivered. Offer 100% of your employees personalized support for their unique needs in order to boost productivity, quality of life and decrease absenteeism.

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