Richard was first diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 19. He lived in various group homes across Ottawa for approximately 35 years. As the years progressed, his health began to deteriorate rapidly.
The Government of Canada invests $4.8M into research networks that will share knowledge and best practices internationally on mental health services and health systems
June 6, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario — Networks of Centres of E
Today, The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) and Carleton University announced a new partnership, the Culture and Gender Mental Health Research Chair, held by Dr. Kim Matheson.
COVID-19 has affected sleep for half of surveyed, with potential long-term mental health and insomnia impact worries
The COVID-19 pandemic is seriously affecting the sleep habits of half of those surveyed in a new study from The Royal an
The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on every area and department at The Royal and volunteer services is no exception.
Before the pandemic, from March 11, 2019 to March 9, 2020, 421 volunteers contributed 33,916 hours. Over the same period this past year, 140 volunteers contributed 6,425 hours, 27,000 fewer hours than the year before.
The Canadian Psychological Association has recognized Dr. Drew Kingston as one of its 28 Canadian research innovators. Dr. Kingston is a psychologist at the Secure Treatment Unit (STU) at The Royal's Brockville Mental Health Centre.
OTTAWA (May 2, 2017) — The cannabinoids that our own brain cells make are fundamentally linked to consciousness according to new research from The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR), affiliated with the University of Ot
On Sept. 7, we dedicated the Margaret Trudeau Butterfly Garden in celebration of Margaret’s impassioned advocacy for mental health and The Royal.
Medical Assistance in Dying, known as MAiD, is a procedure in which a person choses to receive medications to intentionally and safely end their life under the care of a qualified physician.
Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can have the biggest impact: That’s the idea behind The Royal’s “smile buttons,” custom-made pin-back and magnetic badges that many staff members will be wearing at work in the weeks and months to come.
Eight innovative research projects funded through the annual University Medical Research Fund (UMRF) grant competition will harness Virtual Reality technology; EMRs; brain imaging and more, to improve diagn
Free Conference for Young Adults
New research published in the American Journal of Psychiatry is furthering our understanding of what happens in the brain in relation to heavy cocaine use and possib
Throughout the past year, our actions have been guided by the philosophy of a Hospital Without Walls – mental health care and research that meets people where they are, integrated with other aspects of life and wellness.
My name is Maddy Eisenberg - I am a media personality and mental health advocate. I live with depression and generalized anxiety.
After a long pandemic-related break, the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is welcoming back six very special – not to mention, furry – volunteers from Ottawa Therapy Dogs (OTD).
Like most parents, I would do anything for my child.
When Justin was younger, he had a lot of strange medical conditions. So many times I would hear the paediatrician say, “I really don’t know what’s going on with him.”
It’s not always easy to talk to teenagers about substance use. But, it’s more important now than ever.
“Parents matter,” says Kasie Coulombe, coordinator of The Royal’s Early Intervention Program.
Win big and support mental health care!
For over 100 years, The Royal has never wavered from our leadership role in mental health.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – February 1, 2022: The Royal is pleased to announce that has been named among the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. This is the seventh time The Royal has received this honour.