Mental Health

The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait

When we talk about mental health in Canada, the general numbers often hide a much deeper crisis. National data shows that roughly 26% of all Canadian youth rate their mental health as “fair” or “poor”. However, for Black youth, this reality is significantly more...

The Art of Recovery: How paint, people, and lived experience are reshaping care at St. Joe’s

If you walk the halls at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, you’ll see some of the walls blooming with colour. What was once sterile and beige now comes alive. Shades of green, gold, soft blues, and bright hues stretch across the walls like hope, a...
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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...

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...

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The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait

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