Mental health challenges can quietly shape the lives, relationships, and decisions of enterprising families.

From Silence to Strength: Mental Health in Family Business explores how silence, stigma, stress, addiction, depression, and serious mental illness can affect family enterprises — and how openness, empathy, and support can help families build greater resilience.

Download the report to explore real-world family business case studies, reflection questions, and practical insights to help start more honest, compassionate conversations.

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Every family’s experience with mental health is unique. The stories and insights shared here are meant to help families recognize patterns, ask better questions, and feel less alone in navigating complex challenges. The case studies are drawn from real experiences, though some details have been adapted or combined to protect confidentiality. They are not intended as clinical or diagnostic tools, nor as prescriptive solutions.

If you or someone in your family is struggling, we encourage you to seek support from qualified professionals and trusted advisors.

Our hope is that this report serves as a starting point, helping to open dialogue, reduce stigma, and support families in building healthier, more connected systems over time.

Related Resources:

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Mental Health Resources:

Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 | crisisservicescanada.ca

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): camh.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association: cmha.ca

Mental Health First Aid Canada: openingminds.org

ABOUT FAMILY ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION

The Family Enterprise Foundation (FEF) is the charitable arm of Family Enterprise Canada, dedicated to
supporting the success and sustainability of family enterprises through education, research, thought
leadership, and community impact.

Through national initiatives, learning resources, and philanthropic partnerships, FEF helps enterprising
families navigate complexity, build resilience, and create lasting impact for generations to come.

Supporting Family Enterprise Foundation

Your support helps the Family Enterprise Foundation advance the research, education, and meaningful conversations that strengthen enterprising families across generations. Every contribution helps create resources, experiences, and opportunities that foster resilience, connection, and lasting impact for family enterprises across Canada.

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Olivier de Richoufftz
General Secretary

Email: oderichoufftz@familyenterprise.ca

Phone: 1-866-849-0099

Address:
Family Enterprise Foundation
PO Box 87013
Ottawa RPO Bank Gilmore
Ontario, Canada
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