Six innovative research projects funded through the annual University Medical Research Fund (UMRF) grant competition will harness wearable technology, natural supplements, brain imaging and more, to improve dia
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that affects about 1% of Canadians. Although this illness is frequently associated with hallucinations and delusions, people who have schizophrenia commonly face another important challenge: cognitive impairment.
This study is recruiting men with a sexual interest in children and men with no sexual interest in children to undergo new testing material in the forensic lab.
Age range
18-65 years old
In the early days of the pandemic, Dr. Melissa Bolton, a clinical psychologist at the Brockville Mental Health Centre, was approached by a few colleagues who sought her advice. They asked her how to recognize the signs of burnout, how to manage self-care during such a challenging time, and what types of mental health support was available.
We’ve all felt unsafe at some point – walking alone at night, hearing an unexpected noise at home, or facing an uncertain situation. But for some people, particularly those experiencing schizophrenia-related symptoms like paranoia or hearing voices, that fearful feeling doesn’t always pass.
The Women’s Mental Health Program at The Royal is introducing a new online group this fall.
There isn’t enough supportive housing for people living with mental illness.
Global Perpetration Prevention initiative seeks to find, evaluate and share programs that do the best job of keeping children safe
It is estimated that one out of every twelve boys and one out of every five girls experience some form of
Ontario’s four specialty mental health hospitals have developed an innovative and standardized approach to measure critical performance indicators of mental health care.
The Royal’s Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders Program (SUCD) serves people living with complex substance (drug or alcohol) use, mental health, and physical health issues.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults in Canada. Every year, 4000 people die by suicide in Canada alone.
Meaningful support for clients and families at The Royal
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre hosted an official opening of The Client and Family Resource Hub on May 2, 2023.
Twenty years ago my experience with the issue of mental illness was limited to homeless people I’d see on the street. To be honest, I didn’t give it much thought and basically ignored each of them as I passed by.
The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year. But is Blue Monday real?
Dr. Benjamin Goldstein is director of the Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Bakeology is a vocational program that operates as a social enterprise helping clients in The Royal's Forensic Program build confidence and life skills.
As the largest provider of specialized mental health services for people with serious, complex and recurring mental illness in Eastern Ontario, The Royal is a key player in our region’s mental health care system.
The Royal’s Prompt Care Clinic opened its (virtual) doors a year ago this month. It’s a unique care model that has proven to be an effective way to serve individuals with mild-to-moderate mental health care needs.
Across the country, the physical and mental health inequities faced by Indigenous populations continue to be impacted by the intergenerational consequences of harmful colonization practices enforced by the Government of Canada.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Oct. 22, 2021: The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health will premiere the second season of Conversations at The Royal, presented by TD, live, on Thursday, October 28th at 7 pm.
Changes in the gut bacteria (microbiome) brought on by stress could make people more likely to develop depression, a new study suggests.
Dr. Tracie O. Afifi has spent much of her career so far making some truly terrible discoveries.
Across Canada, Indigenous populations face a unique, complex and historical set of mental health challenges.