Mental Health

How health-care professionals can protect their well-being

HN Summary • Burnout is driven by sustained system pressures, emotional labour and chronic overload — not individual weakness. • Early recognition, boundary-setting and organizational support are key to protecting long-term wellbeing. • Preventing burnout helps preserve quality of care, workforce stability and patient safety. Health care is...

Are we entering a new era of dementia treatment?

A Q&A with Sunnybrook Neurologists Over the next five years, researchers estimate that more than one million people in Canada will be living with some form of dementia. Dementia is a general term characterizing a decline in cognitive abilities like memory loss, problem-solving, language and...
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Sharp rise in ADHD stimulant prescriptions in Ontario, research finds

A new Ontario-based study has found a significant rise in prescriptions for stimulant medications...

Half of Canadians are worried about dementia, but stigma keeps them from finding help

The Alzheimer Society of Canada is highlighting how stigma and fear remain major barriers...

Rethinking mental illness and addiction treatment

HN Summary • The Royal is leading a national shift in mental illness and addiction...

Pen, paper and precision: AI advances in dementia screening

HN Summary • Innovative AI Model: Researchers at Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and the...

SunRYSE: Holistic mental health care for youth

HN Summary •Supporting youth mental health: Sunnybrook’s SunRYSE program offers a summer, camp-like experience for...

Community Based rTMS Treatment Expands Access to Advanced Depression Treatment

HN Summary •Innovative Care: Humber will be one of the first Ontario hospitals to offer...

Study linking depression to specific altered brain cells opens door to new treatments

Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have identified two specific types of...

A year of impact: Redefining emergency mental health care

HN Summary •Specialized Emergency Mental Health Care: The Purple Zone, launched in March 2024, provides...

Antipsychotic medications reduce vehicle crashes in drivers with schizophrenia

Taking antipsychotic medications as prescribed lowers the risk of a car crash for drivers...

Silent Struggles: Exploring the Psychological Toll of Hearing Loss

Mental health struggles can come from various factors, but many people may overlook a...

Mental wellness for health care providers through art

HN Summary •Creative wellness support: Joseph Brant Hospital partnered with the Art Gallery of Burlington...

Helping people with bipolar disorder see their cognitive strengths

HN Summary • Mismatch in perception vs. performance: People with bipolar disorder rated their cognitive...

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Best-Rated Medical Interpreter Services for Hospitals and Clinics

Clear communication contributes to successful health care. Language barriers can affect patient safety, informed...

Slower-walking seniors at risk for falls benefit most from home-based exercise program

HN Summary • New research shows a home-based strength and balance exercise program can significantly...

Lithium study yields insights in the fight against HIV

Study in human cells finds low-cost drug keeps virus dormant through an unexpected pathway,...

Gene mutation in blood-forming cells may improve cancer immunotherapy results

Researchers at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have found that inactivation of the TET2...