Coming to terms with randomness is frightening, but it does liberate us from the tendency to blame ourselves for illnesses we didn’t cause.
Mental health
Mental health information from experts at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
How mindfulness provides a way to connect with the present moment
Watch a talk by Dr. Lance Hawley, a Sunnybrook psychologist.
Don’t believe everything you think
“For some of our most important beliefs we have no evidence at all, except that people we love and trust hold these beliefs. Considering how little...
10 ways to manage September stress
For many people, September marks a return to either school or work, and exceedingly hectic schedules.
What makes us focused, motivated and purposeful? Our biology.
Sense of purpose isn't an abstract concept — it's a biological function entirely dependent on the physical brain.
Don’t obsess over categorizing mental disorders: a psychiatrist’s perspective
When it comes to mental disorders, it's not a black or white question of "do you have a disorder or do you not?"
What to do on a grief-filled day
Feelings of sadness and grief can resurface years after a loved one's death.
Marianna shares her story to raise awareness about postpartum depression
"I wanted to give hope to women who are suffering now and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel."
The eyes could reveal clues about bipolar disorder and its link to heart disease
Blood vessels at the back of the eye may help explain the link between bipolar disorder and a heightened and earlier risk of heart disease.
The phenomenon of post-traumatic growth
Nazreth Libab shares her story of psychological recovery after a life-threatening experience