The Royal continues to lead the way in mental health and substance use health research through the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – January 18, 2022: The Royal is proud to announce t
The Ottawa Neuroimaging Retreat, led by The Royal and held on November 21 and 22, brought together nearly 100 scientists, clinicians, engineers, and physicists from across Ottawa’s leading health and academic institutions, including the University
The Royal, in partnership with the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, announced the launch of Prevention Global, an online resource hub that showcases seven programs from
NuEnergy beta software helps ensure “cutting-edge” artificial intelligence algorithms are used ethically including The Royal’s research to identify social media users at high risk of suicide.
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What are health care-associated infections?
Sometimes patients get infections after they are admitted to hospital. These are called health care associated infections.
For some people with mental health or substance use challenges, knowing there’s someone in their corner and that they’re not alone can aid their recovery.
Making resolutions to hit the gym, eat more vegetables, and get a grip on our finances are among the most common goals we set for ourselves in the New Year. Some experts at The Royal, however, suggest that those of us who want to make a meaningful change to benefit our mental wellness narrow our focus down to one resolution this year: practicing self-compassion.
This year, perhaps more than any other, has left its mark on health care. There is, however, one constant amid this turbulence, a desire to bring access, hope, and new possibilities to people with mental health and addictions needs.
In 2016, thanks to the generosity of donor support, The Royal opened our Brain Imaging Centre (BIC).
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching, and research hospitals, The Royal’s goal is to expand access, hope, and new possibilities for people with mental health and substance use health needs through the convergence of client and
The kitchen: it’s the heart of a home. For some patients at The Royal, it’s the heart of the hospital, too.
On November 5, Dr. Paul Fedoroff, director of The Royal’s Sexual Behaviours Clinic, received a Community Safety Award from Crime Prevention Ottawa.
During the holidays, we’re bombarded with images of “perfect” families gathered around perfect dinners, creating an illusion of ideal holiday celebrations. In reality, many families are far from perfect, and for those without strong support networks, the holidays can amplify feelings of isolation.
Five innovative research projects funded through the annual University Medical Research Fund (UMRF) grant competition will improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health and substance use health c
For the last decade, Canada Life has played an integral role in the development of The Royal’s Brain Imaging Centre (BIC) by supporting the advancement of depression research at The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research.
The morning of Oct. 3, more than 900 of Ottawa’s business and community leaders gathered for The Royal’s tenth annual Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast.
Research shows that employment is an essential part of the recovery process for people with mental illness.
“I’m not here to give you any advice.” It’s one of the first things Steve Walsh says when he sits down with a client.
In correctional and forensic care settings, staff have a dual role of creating therapeutic relationships while also enforcing the rules with involuntary patients in order to maintain safety.
For many people, the holiday season is filled with joy and festive family gatherings. For others, it can be the most difficult and stressful time of the year.
Key Principle
When collecting, using or disclosing an individual’s personal health information, a key principle is that the patient’s consent is required.
Oral contraceptives have been commercially available for about 60 years and are widely used today. It’s estimated that over 150 million women around the world use birth control pills.