16: Eric Windeler | The Future of Mental Health

Few people in the world are making as significant of a contribution to the worlds mental health landscape than Eric Windeler and his family.

Eric started youth mental health charity, Jack.org with his wife Sandra Hanington and their closest friends in May 2010 after losing their son Jack to suicide. 

Eric works tirelessly to inspire discussion about mental health, especially among young people. In 2013, Eric received the Champion of Mental Health award from CAMIHI and the QE Diamond Jubilee Medal. 

In 2015, Eric was honoured by Queen's University, receiving an honorary degree (LLD) recognizing his work in the field of mental health. 

In 2017, Eric and Sandra Hanington received the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) from the office of the Governor General. Most recently, Eric was selected as one of the 150 CAMH Difference Makers for mental health in Canada. 

Eric is also recipient of the 2018 Queen’s Alumni Humanitarian of the Year Award. Eric sits on the board of FRAYME, a global youth mental health best practices non-profit.

Eric, my friend, thank you for being the champion for youth you continue to be. You've changed my life and hundreds of thousands of others for the better because of your service. 

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