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Made right here: Five ways The Royal is transforming mental illness and addiction care in Canada

June 26, 2025

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Care and research at The Royal doesn't just serve Canadians; it contributes to better care around the world.

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Canadian First: The Royal Receives Brain Canada Grant to Launch One-of-a-Kind Imaging Platform for Mental Health

The Royal has secured $1.9 million to launch a one-of-a-kind brain...

Dr. Andrew Nicholson.

New research explores the brain’s response to minority stress

How does the brain adapt to stressful events experienced by minorities...

Lisa Murata

Feeling Safe: A life-changing CBT program at The Royal

We’ve all felt unsafe at some point – walking alone at night, hearing...

A mental health worker with a senior client in her home.

A new generation of geriatric mental health care

As Canada’s population ages, the need for specialized mental health...

Andrew Jarrette

"A place to be your best self": A men's group at The Royal creates a space for honest conversations

Every Thursday afternoon since October 2024, about a dozen men have...

Dr. Benoit Mulsant

Dr. Benoit Mulsant appointed interim chief of staff at The Royal

The Royal is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Benoit Mulsant...

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One patient, one chart: The Royal among six hospitals joining Epic digital health records system in Eastern Ontario

Health-care providers at 16 partner sites will have access to patient...

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Mental hygiene for the overwhelmed: Finding calm in a busy world

Just like we engage in regular dental hygiene by brushing our teeth...

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The Royal named among the National Capital Region's top employers for 2025

The Royal is pleased to be named one of the National Capital Region's...

The Royal Mental Hygiene Challenge team.

Growing research behind community initiative sheds light on the importance of mental hygiene

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, maintaining our good mental...

Dr. Georg Northoff, a professor at the University of Ottawa and senior scientist at The Royal

Should depression be redefined as a speed disorder? Research opens potential new avenues for treatment.

What if depression isn’t only a mood disorder? What if it’s rooted in...

A lonely person over the holidays.

What can we do about loneliness during the holidays?

During the holidays, we’re bombarded with images of “perfect” families...

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Self-care for caregivers this holiday season

For many, the holidays are filled with joy, festivities, and family...

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Two innovative pitches win big at Ottawa neuroimaging event

The Ottawa Neuroimaging Retreat, led by The Royal and held on November...

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Volleyball group serves up support in the Schizophrenia Program

For some clients at The Royal, volleyball is more than a sport; it's...

Dr. Arthur Chaves and Dr. Sara Tremblayi.

Researchers explore how exercise supercharges rTMS for treatment-resistant depression

What if the key to making treatment for depression more effective lies...

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Congratulations to the 2024 UMRF recipients!

Research projects funded through the annual University Medical...

Cory Taylor

Research team endeavours to bring “miraculous” treatment for PTSD to Canada

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) robbed Cory Taylor, CD, of his...

Dr. Nir Lipsman named winner of the 2024 Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research

One of Canada’s preeminent neurosurgeon scientists receives...

Stephen Quinlan and his art at the Client and Family Hub

New donation brightens up the Client and Family Resource Hub

Prolific artist, longtime volunteer, and member of The Royal community...

A few members of The Royals' Bakeology team

Cookies with a cause: How the Bakeology program supports clients in the Forensic Program

Bakeology is a vocational program that operates as a social enterprise...

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From conflict to connection: Emotion coaching for caregivers

Everyone wants to feel understood. This idea is at the core of emotion...

Patricia Burhunduli

Studying the brain to better understand depression and suicide

Patricia Burhunduli, a uOttawa MD/PhD student who is conducting her...

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Statement on Supporting Full Continuum of Care for Substance Use Disorders, including Consumption and Treatment Services

On Tuesday, August 20, the Ontario government issued a news release...

Ottawa musician Michael Fahey (centre) and recreation therapist Ashleigh McGuinty (seated at right) with some members of The Royal’s guitar group.

Guitar group turns up the volume on harmony and healing

A new therapeutic guitar group in the Forensic Program that started as...

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Services remain open despite global CrowdStrike outage

All services at The Royal are open. While we are among the many...

Dr. E;izabeth Letourneau and Dr. Michael Seto

Prevention Global launches resource hub

The Royal, in partnership with the Moore Center for the Prevention of...

Members of the Cardio-Neuro-Mind Data Platform (CNMDP) team: Katie Dinelle, Christie Aguiar, Owen Clarkin, and Rami Hamati.

New data platform powers advanced research

Can better data collection accelerate our understanding of the links...

Award-winning country singer Jelly Roll

Award-winning country singer and mental health advocate Jelly Roll visits The Royal

On July 9, clients, staff and volunteers welcomed award-winning...

Year in Review

Year in Review 2023-2024

The Royal is dedicated to providing excellent care and innovative...

Cara Vaccarino

Q&A with Cara Vaccarino, The Royal's new President & CEO

Meet The Royal's new President & CEO! In January, The Royal welcomed...

Kevin Patrick.

A year of meaningful connections: Inside The Royal's Client and Family Resource Hub

If Kevin Patrick had only one word to describe The Royal’s Client and...

Geneviève Bonin

IMHR board member honoured with Canadian Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Award

The Royal congratulates Geneviève Bonin, a board member of the...