DIFD
Transforming Youth Mental Health
Inspiring Conversations. Raising Awareness.
DIFD is a youth driven movement that creates an open dialogue about youth mental health.
With over 100 community led awareness and fundraising events held each year, the aim is to provide a platform that brings hope and inspiration to youth in our community and beyond.
Join us in helping to make the world a safe place to speak about youth mental health, so that together we can make real change happen.
Get Involved With Us
Want to get involved with us but don’t know where to start? Below are just a few of the ways ways that you can join the DIFD movement - whether it’s at your school; at your workplace; on your sports team; or in your community.
Plan an Event
More than 100 community events are held each year both near and far that raise the much needed funds and awareness in support of DIFD initiatives. Start planning your event today.
Power to the Purple
Every February, we celebrate Power to the Purple - a month long campaign about coming together to support youth mental health. Start planning your campaign today.
Resources
Our mental health resources section is full of helpful tips and advice for both youth and parents
Here, youth will find helpful tips and advice about how to help themselves or friends who may be having a difficult time; parents can learn how to identify warning signs in youth and young adults; and you will find a list of emergency contacts and programs offered at Ottawa-area colleges and universities.
Is It Just Me? Program
Is It Just Me? is an educational program at The Royal that provides mental health awareness and education to youth.
Events Calendar
View our upcoming events