Throughout the past year, our actions have been guided by the philosophy of a Hospital Without Walls – mental health care and research that meets people where they are, integrated with other aspects of life and wellness.
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We work with Veterans, Families, service providers, and researchers to identify the best possible mental health care and supports for those who have given so much to Canada.
On April 6, The Royal established C-PROMPT to temporarily provide support and mental health care services to individuals with urgent mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research has received more than $1M to find biomarkers that could lead to better diagnosis and more personalized treatment for people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Our team at The Royal is committed to excellence and innovation in order to create better futures for all people living with mental health issues. Check out these award winners and successful research grants.
The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2030, depression will have the largest global burden of disease.
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.
At The Royal we recognize that recovery looks different for everyone, and a strengths-based, multidisciplinary approach to care helps us meet clients where they are.
Mental health research is not yet as advanced as other medical fields such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
When is a fence not a fence? It sounds like the beginning of a riddle but it’s no laughing matter for the clients, families, and staff at the Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC).
Back in March, many events at The Royal were cancelled in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, including school tours, workshops and professional conferences, and support groups for clients and families.
Father’s Day is an important day to show our love and appreciation for the fathers and father figures in our lives. This year, with the ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19, Father’s Day will be unlike any other.
When public health officials first announced stay-at-home guidelines during the pandemic, many predicted that boredom, isolation, and stress will result in people spending a greater amount of time online.
Two researchers at The Royal are the recipients of Discovery Grants from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
In an article published today in the online journal npj Digital Medicine, Dr. Zachary Kaminsky, DIFD-Mach-Gaensslen Chair in Suicide Prevention Research at The Royal, explains an algorithm he has developed that can identify suicidal ideation based on an individual’s Twitter posts. The algorithm is called the Suicide Artificial Intelligence Prediction Heuristic or SAIPH.
The Royal is bringing mental health support to new parents through a pilot project with the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre (OBWC).
Did you know that almost everyone, everywhere, probably has two ordinary, inexpensive items that can boost their mental health?
A pen and paper.
When John Phillips, a professional sign maker in Kanata, saw that someone on the internet was making mask extenders for front line health care workers, his first thought wasn’t quite what you’d expect.
Hosted by The Royal’s Youth Psychiatry Program
COVID-19 Q&A:
Where can I get help?
Answer:
Dr. Glenda MacQueen was a valued member of the IMHR Scientific Advisory Board and The Royal-Mach Gaensslen prize selection committee. She passed away March 27, 2020 due to complications related to breast cancer. She was 55.
COVID-19 Q&A:
Is the alcohol withdrawal clinic open? The person is already registered in the program.
Answer: