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May 8, 2017
New research finds brain injury causes impulse control problems in rats
New research from Dr. Catharine Winstanley’s lab confirms for the first time that even...
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Canadian researchers lead global mental health initiative
An international collaboration to address the economic costs of mental illness in member nations...
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January 18, 2017
National study paints detailed picture of aging in Canada
On the first floor of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a massive,...
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October 21, 2016
Harnessing electricity to treat depression – in a kinder, gentler way
Sean Tajadod sits at a table as two electrodes are strapped to his head,...
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October 3, 2016
Vanier scholar Alex McGirr bridges basic science and mood disorders care
Alex McGirr’s work examines patients with mood disorders and animal models of depression in...
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September 19, 2016
CANMAT releases new guidelines for clinical care and treatment of depression
New guidelines for clinical care and treatment of depression offer accessible, evidence-based treatment options...
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August 23, 2016
THC makes rats lazy, less willing to try cognitively demanding tasks
New research from Dr. Catharine Winstanley’s lab, published today in the Journal of Psychiatry...
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April 11, 2016
APEC collaboration to address the economic burden of mental illness
On April 13, 2016, the World Bank and the World Health Organization will co-host...
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February 25, 2016
Impairment in orbitofrontal cortex linked to cognitive inflexibility
Suppressing neural activity of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) made rats less likely to modify...
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February 24, 2016
Study shows genetic counselling helps psychiatric patients
A new University of British Columbia study shows that genetic counselling helps patients with...
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January 20, 2016
Flashing lights and music turn rats into problem gamblers
Adding flashing lights and music to gambling encourages risky decision-making—even if you’re a rat....
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January 14, 2016
Study highlights optimal use of atypical antipsychotic adjunctive therapy for bipolar disorder
When a person experiencing a period of mania related to bipolar disorder improves following...