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National Capital Top Employer 2023

The Royal Named One of the National Capital Region's Top Employers (Again!)

The Royal has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top...

Stefan Keyes

Let’s keep talking about your mental health: a special event focused on youth mental health

Nearly 160 Algonquin College students, staff, faculty, and community...

Dr. Paul Fedoroff

A Legacy of Community Safety: Dr. J. Paul Fedoroff (August 23, 1958 – January 16, 2023)

We are saddened to share the recent passing of Dr. J. Paul Fedoroff...

Videos of impact

Young Michelle Chapin with her siblings

Reclaiming Joy: Michelle's Breakthrough with rTMS

The Chapin household was like many big family homes–lively, loud, and...

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Mental hygiene for the overwhelmed: Finding calm in a busy world

Just like we engage in regular dental hygiene by brushing our teeth...

City of Ottawa

The Royal named among the National Capital Region's top employers for 2025

The Royal is pleased to be named one of the National Capital Region's...

The Royal Mental Hygiene Challenge team.

Growing research behind community initiative sheds light on the importance of mental hygiene

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, maintaining our good mental...

Dr. Georg Northoff, a professor at the University of Ottawa and senior scientist at The Royal

Should depression be redefined as a speed disorder? Research opens potential new avenues for treatment.

What if depression isn’t only a mood disorder? What if it’s rooted in...

Ken and Ellen Parent standing next to eachother

Gone Too Soon: Turning Grief into Purpose | The Parents' Story

When they met on Halloween over 50 years ago, Ken and Ellen Parent...

Julia with her twin sister and mom

Out of the Darkness | Julia's Story

*Trigger warning: This story contains mentions of suicide ideation.

A lonely person over the holidays.

What can we do about loneliness during the holidays?

During the holidays, we’re bombarded with images of “perfect” families...

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Self-care for caregivers this holiday season

For many, the holidays are filled with joy, festivities, and family...

Speakers at Ottawa neuroimaging event.

Two innovative pitches win big at Ottawa neuroimaging event

The Ottawa Neuroimaging Retreat, led by The Royal and held on November...

A photo of a middle-aged man with a volleyball in his hands; beach volleyball players in the background

Volleyball group serves up support in the Schizophrenia Program

For some clients at The Royal, volleyball is more than a sport; it's...

Dr. Arthur Chaves and Dr. Sara Tremblayi.

Researchers explore how exercise supercharges rTMS for treatment-resistant depression

What if the key to making treatment for depression more effective lies...

Neurons

Congratulations to the 2024 UMRF recipients!

Research projects funded through the annual University Medical...

Cory Taylor

Research team endeavours to bring “miraculous” treatment for PTSD to Canada

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) robbed Cory Taylor, CD, of his...

Dr. Nir Lipsman named winner of the 2024 Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research

One of Canada’s preeminent neurosurgeon scientists receives...

Stephen Quinlan and his art at the Client and Family Hub

New donation brightens up the Client and Family Resource Hub

Prolific artist, longtime volunteer, and member of The Royal community...

A few members of The Royals' Bakeology team

Cookies with a cause: How the Bakeology program supports clients in the Forensic Program

Bakeology is a vocational program that operates as a social enterprise...

Woman sitting on the side of a bed.

From conflict to connection: Emotion coaching for caregivers

Everyone wants to feel understood. This idea is at the core of emotion...

Patricia Burhunduli

Studying the brain to better understand depression and suicide

Patricia Burhunduli, a uOttawa MD/PhD student who is conducting her...

Sharon smiling

From breaking down to breaking through depression | Sharon's Story

Sharon's triumph over adversity led her on a mission to support others...

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Statement on Supporting Full Continuum of Care for Substance Use Disorders, including Consumption and Treatment Services

On Tuesday, August 20, the Ontario government issued a news release...

Ottawa musician Michael Fahey (centre) and recreation therapist Ashleigh McGuinty (seated at right) with some members of The Royal’s guitar group.

Guitar group turns up the volume on harmony and healing

A new therapeutic guitar group in the Forensic Program that started as...

Finding balance and courage | Ellie's story

Life for Ellie seemed fairly “normal.” She was born and raised in...

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Services remain open despite global CrowdStrike outage

All services at The Royal are open. While we are among the many...

Dr. E;izabeth Letourneau and Dr. Michael Seto

Prevention Global launches resource hub

The Royal, in partnership with the Moore Center for the Prevention of...

Members of the Cardio-Neuro-Mind Data Platform (CNMDP) team: Katie Dinelle, Christie Aguiar, Owen Clarkin, and Rami Hamati.

New data platform powers advanced research

Can better data collection accelerate our understanding of the links...

Award-winning country singer Jelly Roll

Award-winning country singer and mental health advocate Jelly Roll visits The Royal

On July 9, clients, staff and volunteers welcomed award-winning...

Helping shape The Royal's future through selfless acts | Christine's Story

Christine's superpower is showing up. Librarians have an extraordinary...

Year in Review

Year in Review 2023-2024

The Royal is dedicated to providing excellent care and innovative...

Cara Vaccarino

Q&A with Cara Vaccarino, The Royal's new President & CEO

Meet The Royal's new President & CEO! In January, The Royal welcomed...

Kevin Patrick.

A year of meaningful connections: Inside The Royal's Client and Family Resource Hub

If Kevin Patrick had only one word to describe The Royal’s Client and...

Geneviève Bonin

IMHR board member honoured with Canadian Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Award

The Royal congratulates Geneviève Bonin, a board member of the...

Mental Health Week

Compassion, connection, collaboration: This is what social work looks like at The Royal

At The Royal, we value our social workers for their commitment to care...

Recreation therapist Laura Willsher and Dr. Jihye Kang, music and movement instructor.

Therapeutic music and movement groups strike a chord with participants and researchers

If you’ve ever cranked up the tunes while on a road trip or danced in...

Richard sitting in front of a tulip garden

Transforming lives through specialized care and compassion

Richard was first diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 19. He...

Dr. Rébecca Robillard.

New insomnia research is “science fiction made real”

Dr. Rébecca Robillard has received an Early Researcher Award (ERA)...

Taking back control of her mental health

Courtney finally found what she needed A constant feeling of being...

Coming to The Royal during the solar eclipse: safety tips

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will take place in eastern...

Dr. Clifford Cassidy, Dr. Florence Dzierszinski and Dr. Jakov Shlik

Taking a closer look at our ‘blue spot’ – A breakthrough in neuroimaging and PTSD research

Recent findings published by a research team at The Royal are opening...

Royal Angel: Amy LeRoy

Meet Amy She is a recreation therapist at The Royal in the Mood and...

City of Ottawa

The Royal named among the National Capital Region's top employers for 2024

OTTAWA, February 6, 2024 – The Royal is pleased to be named one of the...

Mural painted on walls at The Royal

A Work of Heart | Recreation Therapy at The Royal

February is Recreation Therapy Month! At The Royal, recreation therapy...

Dr. Florence Dzierszinski, president of the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal and vice-president of research

Dr. Florence Dzierszinski joins CIHR advisory board

We are proud to announce that Dr. Florence Dzierszinski, president of...

Leen Ghanayem, Jennifer Phillips, and Chelsea Montgomery.

Unveiling the hidden toll: A study on the psychological and biological impact of burnout in healthcare workers

While most people won’t be surprised to hear that elevated stress...

Rahma in front of the camera

You gave Rahma a safe place to turn | Rahma's Story

After arriving in Canada at five years old, Rahma never settled down...

Dr. Gayatri Saraf, a clinician-researcher at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) and new junior research chair.

New junior research chair bridges the gap between research and care

Dr. Gayatri Saraf, a clinician-researcher at The Ottawa Hospital (TOH)...

Sarah Anderson with representative from BPSO

Why this long-term care home is unlike any other in Ontario

Royal Ottawa Place is not an ordinary long-term care home, it is an...

Anik Gosselin

Four strategies for navigating holiday stress amid global challenges

The holiday season, with its joyful festivities and family gatherings...

A man speaking with a teenager

How parents and caregivers can support the teens and young adults in their lives

Mental health is a key component of well-being and happiness and it...

Dr. Srividya Iyer

Dr. Srividya Iyer – Carving a path to equitable, youth-friendly mental health services for underserved communities

Annually, the prestigious Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health...

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Congratulations to the 2022-23 UMRF recipients!

Five innovative research projects funded through the annual University...

A man and woman shaking hands.

The Royal names Cara Vaccarino as President and CEO and Dr. Sandra Northcott as Chief of Staff

OTTAWA, November 23, 2023 -The Royal is pleased to announce the...

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Expert tips for caregivers and family members: How to ask that question, and support a loved one who lives with a substance use disorder

Chris Curry, an addictions counsellor and registered psychotherapist...

The Royal is accredited with Exemplary Standing

The Royal has once again achieved Accreditation with Exemplary...

Fardous Hosseiny, Atlas President and CEO

Five things to know about the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families

Canada has a proud military tradition. Our veterans served our country...

Man biting his finger on clenched fist hand

November spotlight on men’s mental health

Although it’s important to have conversations about men’s mental...

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Tips for your mental health toolbox

We asked some of our experts to send us tips and advice for World...

Members of a group at The Royal who crochet "pocket hugs" for others

The ties that bind: Making “pocket hugs” for mental health and well-being

Everyone needs a hug. That’s the premise behind a thoughtful...

2023 Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast raises outstanding $670,000 for care and research at The Royal

OTTAWA, October 4, 2023 – More than 750 community leaders filled the...

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Royal researchers receive funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

Three research teams connected to the University of Ottawa Institute...

Kim Corace

New insights on substance use health in the latest issue of Psynopsis, Canada’s psychology magazine

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching, and research...

Playing Bear sculpture

The Royal unveils bear carving by Koomuatuk “Kuzy” Curley

A striking carving of a polar bear was unveiled at the Royal Ottawa...

A feather with sweetgrass, sage, cedar, and tobacco in a shell

Smudging and spiritual services at The Royal

Smudging is an Indigenous spiritual ceremony that involves burning...

Physician speaking with a person

TD donates $1M to help The Royal meet growing community mental health need

Support from TD will help The Royal’s Prompt Care Clinic – a service...

Dale Patterson and Dr. Louise Overington

A collaborative trauma-informed approach to transforming the SUCD inpatient spaces

Imagine this – as part of a grounding intervention in the Substance...

Clinic represents new hope for people living with difficult-to-treat depression

According to Health Canada, about 11 per cent of men and 16 per cent...

Marion and her dog, Annie

Revealing the missing puzzle piece: your donation can change lives like Marion's

"The number one way to address the stigma is just to keep talking...

Person sitting on floor painting with watercolours

Mad Art is coming to The Royal

The Women’s Mental Health Program at The Royal is introducing a new...

Johannes Ziebarth, Glenda O'Hara and Cynthia Clark cutting the ribbon at the opening of The Hub

Opening of the new Client and Family Resource Hub

Meaningful support for clients and families at The Royal The Royal...

Digital Front Door

Developer of The Royal’s RAAM Digital Front Door recognized as a Finalist (Runner-up) of 2023 Microsoft Healthcare & Life Sciences Partner of the Year

Today, Emids, a leading digital transformation solutions provider that...

Ottawa Run for Women Participants

Another successful Ottawa Run for Women

Thank you, Ottawa! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in...

Florence Dzierszinski, Pierre Pellegrino, Marion Beckett, Jennifer Phillips, Chris Ide

BMO Drives Progress for Mental Health Treatment with the Single-Largest Corporate Gift Made to The Royal in its History

BMO is increasing access to mental health care with a $2 million...

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New Masking Guidelines at Montfort, The Royal, and Queensway Carleton Hospital

Montfort, The Royal and Queensway Carleton Hospital are taking one...

Cynthia Clark and Glenda O'Hara

The Royal opens new Resource Hub designed by clients and families, for clients and families

The Client and Family Resource Hub will provide meaningful, evidence...

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Donor spotlight: Hope and healing for individuals and families

Navigating your mental health is difficult to do alone, but dealing...

Dr. Jennifer Phillips

Dr. Jennifer Phillips Named Interim Scientific Director of the IMHR

OTTAWA, April 18, 2023 – The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental...

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Therapeutic volunteer group at The Royal builds confidence

Studies show that volunteering is good for our mental health. It’s...

Karen Aglukark

Inaugural graduate student research award supports study of resilience to childhood trauma among Inuit

What is the best way to study resilience to childhood trauma among...

Photo of Kevin Patrick

Making a difference for people living with schizophrenia

My name is Kevin, and I work as the Peer Support Supervisor at The...

Tyler Meredith

Introducing a new member of The Royal’s board of trustees: Tyler Meredith

The Royal welcomes a new addition to the board of trustees, Tyler...

Dr. Natalia Jaworska

New study of auditory hallucinations in people who have bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health condition that affects...

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Scoring on the ice, making a difference off the ice

Nick Paul, a Canadian professional ice hockey player and member of the...

Photo of Beth Robertson, Dr. Florence Dzierszinski, Sonya Shorey, Margaret Trudeau, Sharon Roberts, Glenda O’Hara, Katherine Cooligan, and Jenn Mulley.

Every Woman Counts

The slow groundswell of progress in mental health care and research...

Woman sleeping in bed

Should we keep daylight saving time?

Time changes related to daylight saving time cause sleep disruptions...

Bob the brain

The second annual Royal Mental Hygiene Challenge kicks off March 1

The Royal challenges the community to build healthy habits that can...

Cyber mind concept in form of women face outline with circuit board and binary data flow on blue background.

Artificial Intelligence brings precision diagnosis and personalized treatments to mental health care.

Jonathan Hyslop, a certified MHFA trainer

Mental Health First Aid can make “a world of difference”

While one in four Canadians are directly affected by mental health...

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What is validation, and how does it strengthen relationships?

Deborah Mullins, a social worker at The Royal since 1999, has been...

Pierre Noel

Pierre Noel Appointed Interim President and CEO of The Royal

OTTAWA, February 8, 2023 - The Royal’s Board of Trustees has appointed...

National Capital Top Employer 2023

The Royal Named One of the National Capital Region's Top Employers (Again!)

The Royal has been named one of the National Capital Region’s Top...

Stefan Keyes

Let’s keep talking about your mental health: a special event focused on youth mental health

Nearly 160 Algonquin College students, staff, faculty, and community...

Dr. Paul Fedoroff

A Legacy of Community Safety: Dr. J. Paul Fedoroff (August 23, 1958 – January 16, 2023)

We are saddened to share the recent passing of Dr. J. Paul Fedoroff...

Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals 2022

The Royal ranks as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals

The Royal has once again been ranked as one of Canada’s Top 40...

Gratitude In Mind: Monthly E-Newsletter

Gratitude In Mind: Monthly E-Newsletter

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