Sunnybrook is the first in Canada to trial use of deep-brain stimulation for hard-to-treat alcoholism and PTSD.
Mental health
Tips & information from experts at Sunnybrook’s Department of Psychiatry.
How virtual reality is helping patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
For decades, ECT has been viewed in a harsh light. But VR is helping patients become more comfortable with ECT, a safe and effective treatment.
Sunnybrook program marks 20 years of mental health support in the community
The SunPACT team looks back on one of many instances where they have gone the extra mile for a client.
Back-to-school tips for students with bipolar disorder
There isn’t one easy way, but rather a number of strategies that can boost the chance of school success for youth with bipolar disorder.
Student-to-student: Tips for managing school stress for teens with bipolar disorder
Teens with bipolar disorder share their suggestions on how they manage back to school season and prepare for the return to the classroom.
Elevated cardiovascular risk in youth with bipolar disorder is related to depression symptoms
In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder, in particular those with more...
Helping families navigate the health-care maze
Sunnybrook's Family Navigation Project is collaborating with Humber College on a unique graduate program.
How to talk to your kids about mental health
Talking about mental illness with your child is important. Mental health experts and youth share what to look out for, what to say and how to get...
Behind the research: How fictional portrayals of suicide can influence vulnerable people
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why led to an increase in death by suicide in children and...
Jeffrey on living with OCD, seeking help and finding strength
As a teenager, Jeffrey Kotas aimed for perfection with his schoolwork, but it was coming at cost.