Dr. Daniel Vigo is harnessing new technology to improve student wellbeing
May is Mental Health Awareness month. To shed light on this pressing issue, we...
Research
New guidelines for depression care emphasize patient-centered approach
Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have a new standard for managing major depression, thanks...
Prioritizing mental health care with the Mood Disorders Centre
Research team members discuss their experiences working in mental health research and share expert...
Research
February 27, 2024
UBC researchers launch clinical trial exploring CBD for bipolar depression
Researchers at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine are launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial investigating the...
Research
December 5, 2023
Gambling’s dopamine pathway to addiction
For Nate*, the many gambling facilities near his home in Japan were an easy...
Research
November 14, 2023
Genetic testing could greatly benefit patients with depression, save health system millions
A special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients...
Trainees
September 25, 2023
MATRIX-N Cluster Welcomes Six New Junior Scholars for 2023/24
The UBC MATRIX-N (Multidisciplinary Alliance for Translational Research and Innovation in Neuropsychiatry) research excellence...
Trainees
August 16, 2023
Trainee Profile: Catie Futhey
Catie Futhey is an MD/PhD student in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience under the...
Research
August 3, 2023
Antidepressants reduce risk of relapse for patients with bipolar depression
Treatment with modern antidepressants may help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into...
Research
July 12, 2023
Magic mushroom experiences among people with bipolar disorder
Surveyed individuals shared their motivations for using psilocybin and its effects on their mood...
Winners of 2023 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
Research
May 17, 2023
DMCBH researchers are developing an app to promote mental well-being among youth in Vietnam
Drs. Raymond Lam, Jill Murphy and Erin Michalak have been awarded $1.64 million over...