Research
November 18, 2015
Researchers find light therapy effective for depression
New research finds that light therapy can treat non-seasonal depression and improve the overall...
Community
HeadsUpGuys helps men seek mental wellness on their own terms
Whether they’re conscious of it or not, many men struggle to identify and seek...
Awards
October 5, 2015
Dr. Raymond Lam receives CPA award for clinical research excellence
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their...
Research
October 2, 2015
Early findings in rTMS trial give hope to people with depression
A research study that hopes to improve the convenience and reduce the cost of...
Research
May 28, 2015
Mobile mood-tracking website helps patients across Canada
Effective help for depression and anxiety is now just a click away, thanks to...
Research
April 29, 2015
Women often left out of neuroscience research around stress and depression
Acknowledging the influence of female physiology is essential to providing effective, individualized treatment. A...
Research
February 24, 2015
Starting an evolution in mental health
The world’s first psychiatric genetic counseling clinic is open in Vancouver, and it’s helping...
Research
February 5, 2015
Clinical trial looks to ease depression symptoms in three minutes per day
Approximately eight per cent of Canadian adults will experience Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), a...
Research
October 20, 2014
Taking a risk or playing it safe is influenced by dopamine signals
For the better part of a century, the neurotransmitter dopamine has been understood as...
Research
September 12, 2014
MoodFx, a new mobile-friendly website, will help Canadian workers with clinical depression
Led by Dr. Raymond Lam, researchers at the Mood Disorders Centre at UBC Hospital...